Friday, June 20, 2008

MT Hebei Spirit


MT Hebei Spirit

Date: 2007-Dec-07

Location: Korea

Info: The Hebei Spirit was struck by a crane barge off the coast of South Korea, west of Taean county. The Hebei Spirit received three punctures and released about 2.8 million gallons of crude oil. Temporary patches were placed on the punctures.

Products of concern: Crude oil
Amount spilled (approximate): 3,200,000 gallons

Pic: South Korea Oil Slick
Photo by BBC News

Latitude (approximate): 36° 49.93' North
Longitude (approximate): 126° 2.46' East

Ref: http://www.incidentnews.gov/incident/7733

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