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Lime tree bay, st

Ammonia Tank Released; Lime Tree Bay, St · Croix · NOAAORR-7998

issued
2009-03-21 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2009-04-04 00:00Z
self-cancels
2009-04-04 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Caribbean Sea
position
17.699, -64.747
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Ammonia Tank Released; Lime Tree Bay,  St. Croix.
Lime Tree Bay,  St. Croix.
1. During transfer, a 8000 lb. Anhydrous Ammonia intermodal tank was dropped, and is now wedged between a Bunkering Barge and the ship. It is partially submerged, and there is ammonia bubbling up.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL.
3. POSITION 17.699N 064.747W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7998: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7998

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