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M/V maersk wolfsburg diesel spill; 3301 columbus blvd philadelphia, pa

NOAAORR-9713

issued
2018-04-30 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2018-05-14 00:00Z
self-cancels
2018-05-14 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
39.960, -75.060
vessel
M/V MAERSK WOLFSBURG DIESEL SPILL
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

M/V MAERSK WOLFSBURG Diesel Spill; 3301 columbus blvd philadelphia, PA.
3301 columbus blvd philadelphia, PA.
1. On April 30, 2018, the USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC about a marine diesel spill as a result of a refueling operation at Packer Marine Terminal, Philadelphia, PA. Cause unknown. Potential volume is 1,000 gallons spilled, sheen observed in Delaware River.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL FUEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 1000 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 39.960N 075.060W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9713: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9713

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