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Port of miami anchorage

M/V la Pinta - Miami, Fl; Port of Miami Anchorage · NOAAORR-9868

issued: 2019-03-18 00:00Z
status: cancelled 2019-04-01 00:00Z
self-cancels: 2019-04-01 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: North Atlantic Ocean
position: 25.756, -80.111
vessel: M/V LA PINTA
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

M/V La Pinta - Miami, FL; Port of Miami Anchorage.
Port of Miami Anchorage.
1. On March 18, 2019, the USCG Sector Miami/RRT contacted the NOAA SSC to discuss response options for a Haitian freighter at the Port of Miami anchorage. The vessel has 4500 gallons of diesel on board, some other various hazmat items not yet identified, and is taking on sea water. Weather and trajectory products requested but vessel is not leaking fuel oil at this time.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 25.756N 080.111W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9868: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9868

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