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Barge bouchard B-140; hart island, new york

NOAAORR-7130

issued
1996-02-12 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1996-02-26 00:00Z
self-cancels
1996-02-26 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
40.855, -73.763
vessel
BARGE BOUCHARD B-140
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Barge Bouchard B-140; Hart Island, New York.
Hart Island, New York.
1. On February 12, 1996, the barge Bouchard B-140 reported hitting an unknown object near Hart Island, New York, at the western end of Long Island Sound, and was leaking oil. Weather at the time was winds from the west at 10 to 15 knots, temperature 29?F, and seas 1 to 3 feet. Once the leak was detected the USCG COTP NY was notified and a Pollution Response Team dispatched. Federal involvement in this incident was to monitor the RP's activities and conduct shoreline surveys to document any impacts; none were observed. This response lasted two days. USCG district 1. Keyword: containment boom, skimmers, sorbent boom.
2. COMMODITY: #2 FUEL OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 4000 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 40.855N 073.763W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7130: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7130

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  1. Elizabeth, new jersey1996-01-10 → 1996-01-24
  2. Barge bouchard B-140; hart island, new york this message1996-02-12 → 1996-02-26

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