News Bulletin 1359
Light Sheen Discovered at Valdez Marine Terminal
Valdez, AK – January
16, 2002 – At 10:38AM today (Wednesday), a light sheen was discovered inside
the boom at Berth 4 of the Valdez Marine Terminal while the tank
vessel SeaRiver Baytown was in the latter stages of completing
loading operations. All operations were immediately suspended. The
sheen, contained within the boom surrounding the ship, has been
cleaned up. Inspection of the vessel revealed a hairline crack in
starboard tank 6 approximately 3 feet above the water line.
The required notifications have been made. Alyeska’s Ship Escort
and Response Vessel System (SERVS) personnel and equipment remain on
the scene. The United States Coast Guard is also on the scene. An
investigation is underway. Preliminary estimated spill volume is less
than one teaspoon.
Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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