[Pollution.notice] Escambia / Sinking Vessel w/ Fuel Release / DEM-Vinson

[Pollution.Notice]

As of December 30, 2016, an Administrative Law Judge invalidated a proposed pollution notification rule promulgated by the Department, which required owners of installations throughout the State of Florida report pollution events to the local government as well as a local media outlet to notify the general public of the event. Protecting Florida's pristine environment is our top priority and DEP will continue the public pollution notification process to ensure all Floridians and visitors are notified of pollution incidents. Moving forward the notification process from the Department may change, however it was imperative that the notification to the public continued seamlessly. The incident below was reported to the State Watch Office and is being forwarded to you because the event has occurred in your area. For more information or should you have any questions, please contact Lauren Engel at Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us>

Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report


Main Information


STATE ASSISTANCE REQUESTED


Report #: 2017-4700


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 6/23/2017   09:41 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Sinking Vessel w/ Fuel Release


This situation involves: Marine Incident, Petroleum Spill


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Northwest, DEP OER Pensacola - Day


Initial Report: Pelican's Perch Marina and Boatyard report a sinking vessel that is releasing fuel in Pensacola. The amount of the release is unknown but there is a visible sheen in the water. The Marina has contained the release but cleanup actions have not been taken yet. Reporting party requests a callback from DEP.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Yes

    Contact: Reporting Party


Incident Occurred: 6/23/2017   07:30 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 06/23/2017-09:59 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Escambia


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 40 Audusson Ave City: Pensacola


Coordinates: Lat: 30.400704, Long: -87.2509


Maps


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Jake Landry, Pelican's Perch Marina and Boatyard |Call Back Number 1: 8504533471 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: Inland Waterway


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Source / Container: Marine Vessel


Quantity released: Unknown


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Sinking Vessel


Time the release was discovered: 07:30  ET


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: Yes


Name(s) of waterways: Bayou Chio


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: Yes


List cleanup actions: Cleanup actions are in progress but have been delayed as the boatyard cannot contact the owner of the boat.


Marine Incident


Sub-Type: Vessel Sinking


Situation: Active


Description: Marine Incident


Vessel Type: Pleasure Craft


Hull Length: 24ft


Owned/Operated By: Unknown


Number of People Onboard (passengers/crew): nONE


Fire: No


Hazardous materials onboard: No


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes


Notification 06/23/2017-09:59 / DEM-Vinson



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