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At approximately 0100 on september 18, 1997, the t/v mystra reported that she had oil around her at the big…

T/v Mystra; Delaware Bay · Delaware Bay · NOAAORR-7227

issued
1997-09-18 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1997-10-02 00:00Z
self-cancels
1997-10-02 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
38.977, -75.202
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

T/V Mystra; Delaware Bay.
Delaware Bay.
1. At approximately 0100 on September 18, 1997, the T/V Mystra reported that she had oil around her at the Big Stone Anchorage in Delaware Bay. The oil was believed to have come from the sea chest while the ship was lightering. The source was identified as a faulty valve. Weather at the time of the incident was winds from the south-southwest at 10 to 15 knots, temperature 74? F, with 1- to 3-foot seas. Once the leak was detected the USCG COTP Philadelphia was notified and dispatched a Pollution Response Team. The Federal Government's involvement in this response focused on monitoring the RP's activities, conducting overflights, and initiating shoreline surveys to document impacts; none were observed. This response lasted for four days. USCG district 5. Keyword: containment boom, skimmers, Tri-State Bird Rescue.
2. COMMODITY: CRUDE.
3. POSITION 38.977N 075.202W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7227: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7227

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