Spills

Anchorage #9; san francisco, ca

NOAAORR-7338

issued
1998-09-24 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1998-10-08 00:00Z
self-cancels
1998-10-08 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
37.750, -122.333
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Anchorage #9; San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA.
1. During bunkering operations in Anchorage #9, South San Francisco Bay, the Tank Ship COMMAND discovered a fracture along the starboard fuel tank. An estimated 10 bbl IBF 380 was released. The leak was secured and the fuel transferred from that tank. MSO San Francisco has requested trajectory information. An 1650 overflight showed no recoverable oil. First light overflights will be conducted to determine the extent of any remaining oil. Investigations into the cause of the spill are continuing. NOAA SSC is on scene to provide any assistance. USCG district 17. Keyword: The location of spill was at 37? 45' 58.7" N by 122? 20' 54.4" W..
2. COMMODITY: IBF 380. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 1260 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 37.750N 122.333W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7338: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7338

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Timeline · 3 messages since 1998-09-24 · closed 1998-10-12

  1. Anchorage #9; san francisco, ca this message1998-09-24 → 1998-10-08
  2. San francisco bay, california1998-09-24 → 1998-10-08
  3. San francisco, ca1998-09-28 → 1998-10-12

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