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J444+RW monterey, ca, USA

Diesel Spill In Monterey Bay; Monterey, California · NOAAORR-11202

issued
2026-08-13 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2026-08-27 00:00Z
self-cancels
2026-08-27 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
36.607, -121.893
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Diesel Spill in Monterey Bay; Monterey, California.
J444+RW Monterey, CA, USA.
1. On August 13, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a diesel spill in the Breakwater Cove Marina in Monterey, California that produced a sheen of approximately 50' x 50'. The location is near Sensitive Site 3-370-A, identified in the Area Contingency Plan. California Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) is en route.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 36.607N 121.893W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11202: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11202

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