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Biscayne bay, florida

M/V Miss Maridith; Biscayne Bay, Florida · NOAAORR-8225

issued
2010-05-16 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2010-05-30 00:00Z
self-cancels
2010-05-30 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
25.421, -80.125
vessel
M/V MISS MARIDITH
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

M/V Miss Maridith; Biscayne Bay, Florida.
Biscayne Bay, Florida.
1. USCG notified SSC that the converted stern trawler Miss Maridith sank last night 4 miles from land n Biscayne Bay. The vessel was carrying 3000 gallons of diesel and 30 gallons of lube oil. Visible sheen was reported extending 1.5 miles to the NE. USCG and State DEP is responding. The NPS is also involved. NOAA is providing oil fate, trajectory and weather information at this time.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 3000 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 25.421N 080.125W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8225: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8225

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