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Ogunquit, me, USA

Tugboat Georgie Sinking; Ogunquit, Me · NOAAORR-10879

issued
2024-12-08 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2024-12-22 00:00Z
self-cancels
2024-12-22 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
43.240, -70.586
vessel
TUGBOAT GEORGIE
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Tugboat Georgie Sinking; Ogunquit, ME.
Ogunquit, ME, USA.
1. On December 8, 2024, the Maine DEP contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the the sinking of the Tugboat GEORGIE. The vessel had an estimated 400 gallons of diesel on board. A trajectory and resources at risk were provided.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 400 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 43.240N 070.586W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10879: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10879

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