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Fulchers point pride seafood; oriental harbor, neuse river, north carolina

NOAAORR-7046

issued
1994-09-22 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1994-10-06 00:00Z
self-cancels
1994-10-06 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
35.017, -76.717
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Fulchers Point Pride Seafood; Oriental Harbor, Neuse River, North Carolina.
Oriental Harbor, Neuse River, North Carolina.
1. USCG MSO Wilmington initially received a report of a mystery spill into Oriental Harbor, a tributary of the Neuse River in North Carolina. The initial slick was 40 by 50 yards and up to 1/8 thick. On-scene weather was light northwest winds at 5 knots and temperature 60?F. The source of the release was not readily apparent; however, persistent investigation by MSO Wilmington began to focus on the fuel tanks of Fulchers Point Pride Seafood. The owner/operator of this facility initially refused responsibility for the release. USCG district 5. Keyword: tourism losses.
2. COMMODITY: #2 FUEL OIL.
3. POSITION 35.017N 076.717W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7046: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7046

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Timeline · 4 messages since 1994-07-19 · closed 1994-11-16

  1. Onslow bay, shackleford banks, north carolina1994-07-19 → 1994-08-02
  2. F-14 downed, naval air station oceana; big porpoise bay, pamlico river, north carolina1994-08-26 → 1994-09-09
  3. Fulchers point pride seafood; oriental harbor, neuse river, north carolina this message1994-09-22 → 1994-10-06
  4. Newport river, morehead city, north carolina1994-11-02 → 1994-11-16

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