Spills · oil

FV mach III; 18 rocky point rd, norwalk, ct 06853, USA

NOAAORR-10083

issued
2020-05-06 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2020-05-20 00:00Z
self-cancels
2020-05-20 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
41.044, -73.422
vessel
FV MACH III
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

FV MACH III; 18 Rocky Point Rd, Norwalk, CT 06853, USA.
18 Rocky Point Rd, Norwalk, CT 06853, USA.
1. On May 6, 2020, the 40 ft fishing vessel, MACH III, landed hard aground about 300 yards off the southern shore of Sheffield Island (Long Island Sound) and the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge this morning. USCG contacted the NOAA SSC. The vessel is carrying approximately 150 gallons of diesel fuel. No pollution reported. Salvage plans being developed. All crew rescued.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 41.044N 073.422W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10083: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10083

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