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On april 15, 2021, the uscg sector charleston requested response support for an unnamed marginal sectional…

M/V Carolina Dock & Marine; Charleston, Sc · Charleston, Sc · NOAAORR-10266

issued: 2021-04-15 00:00Z
status: cancelled 2021-04-29 00:00Z
self-cancels: 2021-04-29 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: North Atlantic Ocean
position: 32.766, -79.981
vessel: M/V CAROLINA DOCK
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

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M/V Carolina Dock & Marine; Charleston, SC.
Charleston, SC.
1. On April 15, 2021, the USCG Sector Charleston requested response support for an unnamed marginal sectional causeway barge (a 100-foot self-propelled barge) that began sinking on 13 March and then submerged on 26 March in the Wahoo Creek, Charleston, SC. The USCG reports there was hydraulic oil, diesel oil, and motor oil onboard. USCG has requested assistance with preparing resources at risk and consultation documents.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 32.766N 079.981W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10266: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10266

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