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Tanker Eltanin

Offshore LA/TX    2009-Mar-01

On March 1, 2009, OR&R was notified of a 614ft-tanker that grounded @ approximately 0400 local time 12nm offshore off of Sabine Pass. The tanker is carrying 112,330 gallons of fuel oil, 44,859 metric tons of molten sulfur, and 4500 gallons of diesel fuel. Recovery planning is now underway with the USCG and RP. Through the local Science Support Coordinator, NOAA provided trajectory and weather support. (photo courtesy of USCG)


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Incident Details

Spill, potential spill, or other: Potential Oil Spill, Potential Chemical/Biological Spill
Cause of incident: Grounding
Products of concern: fuel oil, molten sulfur, diesel

Latitude (approximate): 29° 28.79' North
Longitude (approximate): 93° 49.91' West