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Mystery spill

Charleston Harbor, SC        2009-Oct-20

A mystery spill of an estimated 100 gallons of Bunker C fuel oil has been reported in Charleston Harbor, SC. Location is 32deg 45min N, 079deg 53min W. At approximately 1700EST on 20 Oct, 2009, USCG Sector Charleston contacted NOAA-ERD to request oil fate and trajectory information. Source is unknown and under investigation.

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Incident Details

Spill, potential spill, or other: Oil Spill
Products of concern: Bunker C
Total amount at risk of spill: 100 gallons

Latitude (approximate): 32° 45.00' North
Longitude (approximate): 79° 53.00' West

Counter measures:
Dispersants: Not applicable
In-Situ Burn: Not applicable

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