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Coast guard pier; new haven, connecticut

Creosote Leak At U.S · NOAAORR-11183

issued
2026-07-09 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2026-07-23 00:00Z
self-cancels
2026-07-23 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
41.273, -72.905
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Creosote Leak at U.S. Coast Guard Pier; New Haven, Connecticut.
120 Woodward Ave, New Haven, CT 06512, USA.
1. On July 9, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Long Island Sound notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) about creosote leaking from their dock pilings. An OSRO (oil spill removal organization) is on-scene for cleanup. The SSC forwarded information on to NOAA Fisheries Protected Resources Division for its awareness.
2. THREAT: OTHER.
3. POSITION 41.273N 072.905W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11183: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11183

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