Incident Archive
The complete set of public incident records Tarline collects for the California coast, from four independent sources: NOAA IncidentNews case pages, raw National Response Center caller reports, satellite oil-signature detections, and California Spill Watch response notices. Search the text, narrow to one source, and page through the whole history.
Every row here is a source report, not a confirmed release. National Response Center entries in particular are self-reported by callers with no agency verification step, satellite detections are possible signatures rather than sampled oil, and a report saying nothing about a beach is not evidence that the beach was clean. Follow the link on a row and read the original record before citing it.
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Showing 226 to 250 of 319 records for IncidentNews
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F/V Dandy Bill; San Mateo Bridge, San Francisco Bay, CA
oil · ID 8005 · 37.599, -122.214
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The wooden-hulled F/V Dandy Bill was reported to have lost propulsion and drifted into the San Mateo Bridge in Southern San Francisco Bay in the evenining hours of 14APR2009 in 35-40knot winds. The vessel was believed to be carrying up to 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel and began to submerge before fuel could be removed. Sector San Francisco contacted the NOAA SSC early the next morning, reported that the vessel was expected to break up soon and requested trajectory support.
- IncidentNews
USS Cleveland; SE of Point Loma, CA
oil · ID 8003 · 32.598, -117.208
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The USS Cleveland reported a release of 100 gallons of diesel fuel at 0804hrs (local) approximately 4nm south of Point Loma. Winds on-scene were reported at 5knots from the NW. Sector San Diego contacted the NOAA SSC and requested trajectory support.
- IncidentNews
Mystery Tarballs; Santa Cruz, CA
oil · ID 7979 · 36.962, -122.023
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At approximately 0940 PST, on February 18, 2009, CA-OSPR contacted ERD regarding an incident in Santa Cruz, CA. They reported silver-dollar size tarballs coming ashore since 1700 on Feb. 17, 2009. Volume unknown. RP unknown. ERD contacted to provide hind-cast trajectory information.
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Platform A; Santa Barbara Channel, CA
oil · ID 7939 · 34.332, -119.613
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At approximately 0700hrs (local time) on 07DEC2008, approximately 27bbls of crude oil was released from a failed pump on Platform A (34deg 19'55"N, 119deg 36'45"W) in the Santa Barbara Channel. CA OSPR and the Channel Islands NMS notified the NOAA SSC and requested trajectory support.
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USS Abraham Lincoln; Off San Clemente Island, CA
oil · ID 7938 · 32.637, -118.372
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At approximately 1835hrs (local time) on 04DEC2008, a release of 10,000 gallons of JP-5 fuel was reported to have occurred from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln approximately 10 nautical miles south of San Clemente Island. Sector San Diego notified the NOAA SSC the following morning and requested trajectory support.
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Mystery tarballs; Alameda, CA
oil · ID 7837 · 37.763, -122.273
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On the morning of 17JUN2008, an unknown sheen was reported on the beach of Robert Crown Memorial Beach, a bayfront park in Alameda, CA. Subsequent inspection by USCG and CA OSPR field staff revealed dime to quarter-sized, sheening tarballs along a mile of shoreline. Sector San Francisco notified the NOAA SSC shortly after 1700hrs and requested a NOAA hindcast trajectory to narrow down the potential sources for sampling.
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Universal Studios Fire; Los Angeles, CA
chemical · ID 7826 · 34.140, -118.349
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A fire broke out at a Universal Studios Back-lot early in the morning of 1JUN2008. By the afternoon, approximately 2-3 acres of the site had burned and the LA County Fire Department requested particulate modeling through EPA for the dense smoke plume coming off of a large (~100,000 sq ft) video storage warehouse at the site. NOAA ERD was contacted to provide modeling support and has been coordinating information and outputs with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center (NARAC).
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Tesoro gasoline spill; Martinez, CA
oil · ID 7816 · 38.000, -122.000
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Sector San Francisco notified the NOAA SSC at 0140hrs on 14MAY2008 that the Tug Independence allided with Tesoro's Avon Wharf in Martinez, CA damaging three 6-8 inch pipelines and releasing an unknown quantity of gasoline into the Carquinez Straits. A trajectory estimate was requested.
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S/V Sadie; Central Coast, CA
oil · ID 7779 · 36.015, -121.598
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On 21Feb08 at 1030, the SSC was notified by the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary of a 38ft. private sailing vessel adrift 1.5 miles off the central California coast near Lopez Point. The skipper called a may day and was airlifted off the vessel by the USCG. The vessel is adrift with torn sails and no anchor.
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Mystery Tarball Incident; Pacifica, CA
oil · ID 7762 · 37.527, -122.518
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On January 28, 2008, tarballs began washing ashore on numerous beaches between Mussel Rocks and Carmel, CA with the highest concentration being reported near Pacifica and Half Moon Bay. Shoreline surveys & cleanup were initiated by Cosco Busan responders, a NOAA trajectory hindcast was requested and tarball samples were sent for laboratory analysis to determine whether the oil was from the Cosco Busan incident or some other source. Both trajectory estimates and analytical results were consistent with natural seep area(s) south of Monterey Bay as the potential oil source.
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Platform Hondo; 5 nm off Santa Barbara, CA
oil · ID 7712 · 34.400, -120.117
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Approximately 130 gallons of crude oil emulsion spilled from eroded pipes on Platform Hondo at 0710 this morning (Friday, 11/16/07).
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M/V Cosco Busan; San Francisco Bay, CA
oil · ID 7708 · 37.800, -122.372
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The container ship M/V Cosco Busan struck the Bay Bridge in San Francisco Bay, CA at 08:30 PST 7NOV07. An approximate 100' gash in the hull of the vessel resulted, and 58,000 gal of fuel oil (IFO 380) was released into the water. An Incident Command Post is located at Treasure Island, on-water cleanup activities have largely concluded, shoreline assessment teams continue to survey oiling conditions, and shoreline cleanup is well underway across the affected area. Many oiled and closed beaches have been cleaned and re-opened.
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USS New Orleans; Off San Clemente Island, CA
oil · ID 7690 · 32.567, -118.600
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Sector San Diego contacted the NOAA SSC (at 1140hrs 31AUG07) regarding a 1,000 gallon spill of Navy diesel from the USS New Orleans. The incident occurred at 2000hrs on 30AUG07 15-20nm southwest of San Clemente Island, CA (32deg 34'N, 118deg 36'W). Trajectory support was requested.
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Offshore mystery sheens; San Diego, CA
oil · ID 7687 · 32.767, -117.817
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Sector San Diego contacted the NOAA SSC on 21AUG2007 regarding two mystery sheens observed offshore from San Diego, CA. The first sheen was observed at 1400hrs on 20AUG, 25-30nm off the mainland and was described as a "thin" sheen covering 3x3nm and centered at 32deg 37'18"N, 118deg 38' 48"W. The second sheen was observed at 1400hrs on 21AUG, approximately 15 SW of San Clemente Island and was described as a "dark" sheen with a strong odor covering 2x6.6nm running roughly parallel to shore and centered on 32deg 46' 00"N, 117deg 49' 00"W. On 22AUG, two more sheen reports were made at 1300 and 1500hrs. And on 24AUG, two more sheen reports were made at 0630 and 1005hrs.
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Dolphins; Oceanside, Ca
other · ID 7665 · 33.205, -117.395
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Between 29MAY2007 and 5JUN2007, 5 dolphin carcasses were found along a six mile stretch of beach north of San Diego. At least some of the dolphins had been shot. NMFS Law Enforcement requested hindcast trajectory support as part of their investigation.
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Mystery spill; Encinitas, CA
oil · ID 7653 · 33.100, -117.367
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Near mid-day on 31 May 2007, Sector San Diego received a report from a private boater about a possible diesel spill offshore of Encinitas, CA (NRC #837122). A USCG helicopter overflew the area shortly thereafter and described an area of sheen (8,800 x 1,800 yards) that was parallel to shore and approximately 3nm off of the coast. Sector San Diego then contacted NOAA ERD for possible assistance.
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Wayward Humpback Whales; Sacramento River, CA
other · ID 7639 · 38.563, -121.552
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On 14 May 2007, two humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) were observed within the Sacramento River upstream of Rio Vista, CA. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services, The Marine Mammal Center, the U.S. Coast Guard, California Department of Fish and Game, and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services responded and coordinated rescue operations. By 27MAY2007, the whales had moved downstream of the Rio Vista Bridge, lingered near the Benicia Bridge on 28MAY and continued on to the Pacific on 29MAY.
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Platform Elly; Huntington Beach, CA
oil · ID 6130 · 33.582, -118.128
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At 1542hrs on 05 October, a release of 3,000 gallons of produce water (estimated 10 gallons crude) occurred at the Elly Platform (33deg 34'56"N, 118deg 7'39"W), approximately 7 miles offshore of Huntington Beach. On 06 October, Sector LA/LB requested trajectory to estimate time and location of beached tarballs.
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F/V Five Gs; Santa Cruz Island, CA
oil · ID 6099 · 34.017, -119.622
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The NOAA SSC was notified of a fishing vessel that had capsized and was adrift near Santa Cruz Island, CA. An estimated 200 gallons of diesel were on board when she capsized and sheen was observed by USCG during rescue operations. The drift trajectory may take the vessel aground. The vessel is reported to be in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. The Island is managed by the National Park Service. USCG requested weather support.
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F/V Relentless; Half Moon Bay, CA
other · ID 6063 · 37.600, -122.933
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The F/V Relentless disappeared on June 21, 2004 and is presumed sunk. NOAA NMSP has requested advice regarding a search area for the vessel based on the USCG Marine Investigator Report and the USCG Report on the Investigation into the Circumstances Surrounding the Incident.
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F/V Chovie Clipper; Catalina Island, CA
oil · ID 6051 · 33.450, -118.483
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CFV CHOVIE CLIPPER -- CAPSIZED/SUNK/ABANDON SHIP- 5NM NE OF LONG PT, CATALINA ISLAND: Sector Los Angeles -- Long Beach received a call on 23JAN from the owner of F/V CHOVIE CLIPPER, DOC# 524626, a 67 ft steel hull purse seiner. Owner stated the vessel had capsized and sank approximately 5 NM off Long Point, Catalina Island. Vessel crew had abandoned ship into their lifeboat and made their way to Camp Fox, a YMCA campground on the beach just east of Long Point. Initial reports indicated the vessel sunk due to heavy weather, however, an overflight revealed that the vessel was still adrift. This first light overflight revealed the vessel, but no further debris or visible pollution. Crew was flown from Catalina Island to Long Beach where interviews and medical testing was conducted. Preliminary reports indicate that vessel took water over port side and capsized. Vessel had approximately 1000 gallons of fuel and 15 tons of squid on board. Later reports by Baywatch Isthmus revealed a release coming from the vessel. Insurers have been notified and are taking responsibility for this case. An overflight with a Coast Guard rider will take place at first light on 24JAN. Confirmed upon an early morning flight with a Pollution Investigator on board, the vessel has drifted onto Blue Cavern Point just north of Isthmus (Catalina Island). There is no recoverable oil at this time, and the responsible party is working with a contractor to put together a dive/salvage plan. Update: Insurance company has now hired NRC to complete clean up operations. NRC will present a complete salvage plan on 26JAN.
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F/V Infidel; SSW of Catalina Island, CA
oil · ID 6039 · 33.298, -118.317
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On the night of January 8, 2006, the fishing vessel F/V Infidel sank. The location is about five miles SSW of Catalina Island, California. The vessel was carrying about 800 gal diesel fuel. It is not know if there is currently a sheen from any spilled fuel. The depth at that location is about 600 fathoms.
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F/V Buccaneer; Point Mugu, CA
oil · ID 6038 · 34.047, -119.117
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On January 4, 2006, the F/V Buccaneer sank in 1200 feet of water 2.5 miles off Point Mugu, CA, near Port Hueneme, CA. The 68-foot steel-hulled squid fishing vessel was carrying approximately 1000 gallons of diesel. Sheening was observed when the vessel sank but currently is no visible sheen.
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F/V Ace; Dana Point, CA
oil · ID 6028 · 33.408, -117.650
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The 58 foot F/V Ace capsized in the early morning hours of Saturday, 26 November 2005, with an estimated 1,500 gallons of diesel and 50 gallons of lube oil on board. At 0924hrs, Sector Los Angeles reported the vessel approximately 2 miles west of Dana Point with a one acre sheen. The vessel later sank and the vents were being plugged prior to salvage.
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Oiled Birds; Eastern Santa Barbara Channel, CA
oil · ID 1256 · 34.247, -119.276
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On THU, 13JAN, MSO Los Angeles/Long Beach reported numerous oiled birds washing ashore in the Ventura Harbor area for the previous 2 days. By FRI afternoon, 4 wildlife recovery teams had observed 500 oiled birds and collected 200-300 oiled birds, of which 5 were dead. No oil has been observed on the beaches during early wildlife surveys, though unusually large amounts of debris have been noted. An overflight of the Ventura Harbor area observed large patches of brown, floating material heavily strewn with debris.
Ordered by the date each record reports, newest first, 25 per page. Dates are California local time.
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