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Richardson rock, san miguel is, ca

Adrift Barge Richardson Rock; Richardson Rock, San Miguel Is, Ca · NOAAORR-9003

issued: 1984-12-13 00:00Z
status: cancelled 1984-12-27 00:00Z
self-cancels: 1984-12-27 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: North Pacific Ocean
position: 34.150, -120.574
vessel: BARGE RICHARDSON ROCK
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Adrift Barge Richardson Rock; Richardson Rock, San Miguel Is, CA.
Richardson Rock, San Miguel Is, CA.
1. Barge adrift about 4 mile NW of Richardson rocks - off San Miguel Island, CA. Contains 5k barrells oily waste water, 10% make up of diesel and crude. High seas (18-24 ft) and strong winds (NW 30-45kts) are making it dificult to attach lines.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 34.150N 120.574W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9003: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9003

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