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Vieques, puerto rico

M/V Ferrel; Vieques, Puerto Rico · NOAAORR-9671

issued: 2017-09-20 00:00Z
status: cancelled 2017-10-04 00:00Z
self-cancels: 2017-10-04 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: Caribbean Sea
position: 18.131, -65.281
vessel: M/V FERREL · 2 messages
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

M/V Ferrel; Vieques, Puerto Rico.
Vieques, Puerto Rico.
1. On September 19, 2017, the Motor Vessel Ferrel capsized during Hurricane Maria and later washed ashore on the western end of Vieques Island, Puerto Rico. An estimated 3,600 gallons of diesel remain onboard. Plans are now underway to remove fuel from the vessel.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 18.131N 065.281W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9671: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9671

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