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Intracoastal waterway, va

Spirit of Nantucket; Intracoastal Waterway, Va · NOAAORR-7709

issued
2007-11-08 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2007-11-22 00:00Z
self-cancels
2007-11-22 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
36.665, -76.061
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Spirit of Nantucket; Intracoastal Waterway, VA.
Intracoastal Waterway, VA.
1. The NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Hampton Roads, VA, that the 207' cruise ship Spirit of Nantucket was aground in the Intracoastal Waterway 3 mi. from the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is carrying 720 bbl diesel but there have been no breaches in tanks or hull. However, a 1000' sheen is reported on the water. Ship is taking on water. The spill is suspected to have resulted from a hydraulic system casualty as the vessel lost steering and was intentionally grounded to prevent sinking.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL FUEL AND HYDRAULIC FLUID. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 33600 GALLONS. TAGS: GROUNDING.
3. POSITION 36.665N 076.061W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7709: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7709

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