T/V Titan Express

Miami River, Florida        2009-Nov-04

During a fuel transfer some diesel fuel was spilled into the Miami River about one mile inland. The USCG estimated that 500-600 gallons was spilled.


Note: Documents are posted chronologically and early reports likely contain factual errors. These errors may be corrected in a later report.


Incident Details

Spill, potential spill, or other: Oil Spill
Cause of incident: Transfer
Products of concern: diesel fuel
Total amount at risk of spill: 500 - 600 gallons

Latitude (approximate): 25° 47.86' North
Longitude (approximate): 80° 14.81' West

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