Hazardous and Noxious Substances Spill Incidents

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On this database it is collected information on the fate and weathering of hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) accidentally spilt at the sea around the world. It gathers and systematizes existing information to assist stakeholders involved in spill preparedness and response, and builds return of experience datasheets for the chemicals involved. It will facilitate the incorporation of lessons from past incidents on the decision process to improve preparedness.

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Spill Incidents

Ship name
Incident date
Incident location
Allegra
1997
UK
Barge AC38
1976
USA
Anna Broere
1988
The Netherlands
Charlotte Maersk
2010
Malaysia
Sam Houston
1982
USA
Apus
1998
The Netherlands
Chung Mu Nº1
1995
China
Nordfrakt
1992
Netherlands
Crystal Topaz
2008
Norway
Grape One
1993
UK
Infinity
1995
Curacao
Stanislaw Dubois
1981
The Netherlands
Dogruyollar IV
1998
Italy - Sardinia
Rena
2011
New Zealand
Balu
2001
Spain
Onur K
1997
Italy
Mundogas Oslo
1966
Finland/Sweden
Continental Lotus
1991
Mediterranean Sea
Jambo
2003
UK
Omer N
2007
Baltic sea
Aquarius
1977
Indonesia
Ena II
2004
Germany
Amalie Essberger
1973
Sweden
Oostedjik
2007
Spain
Chem 112
1982
USA
Santa Clara I
1992
USA
Ocean Spirit
1988
Malta
Burgenstein
1977
Germany
Grandcamp
1947
USA
Kira
1996
Greece
Puerto Rican
1984
USA
Finneagle
1980
UK - Orkneys
Martina
2000
Sweden
Brea
1988
France
Tiger
2007
Morocco
Jessie Maersk (Current name: Maharshi Krishnatreya)
1999
Spain
Yuyo Maru N°10
1974
Japan
Hanjin Pennsylvania (Current name: Norasia Bellatrix)
2002
Indian Ocean
Harmony
1998
Brazil
Ever Decent
1999
UK
Bow Eagle
2002
France, Channel
Ievoli Sun
2000
UK
Kairo
1997
France
Scaieni
1991
Italy
Cape Horn (Current name Safa Marwa)
2003
Italy
Dina
2001
UK
Sindbad
1979
The Netherlands
Frank Michael
1993
Baltic Sea
Perintis
1989
The Channel
Bahamas
1998
Brazil
Moustafa Bem Bouliad
1979
USA
Vicuña
2004
Brazil
Oostzee
1989
Germany
Kimya
1991
UK
Stora Korsnas Link I
1991
UK
Castillo de Salas
1986
Spain
Bow Mariner
2004
USA
Safmarine leman
2006
France
Val Rosandra
1990
Italy
Iran Shaheed
1981
Indian Ocean
Ban-Ann
1998
The Netherlands
Napolii
2007
UK
Co-op Venture
2002
Japan
Lykes Liberator
2002
France
Panam Perla
1998
USA
Carla
1997
Portugal - Azores
Heidelberg Express
2000
Mediterranean Sea
Pacific Adventurer
2009
Australia
Ariadne
1985
Somalia
Viggo Hinrishsen
1973
Baltic Sea
Djakarta
1999
Mediterranean Sea
René 16
1976
Sweden
Albion II
1997
France
Fenes
1996
France
Erato
1991
Argelia
Cavtat
1974
Italy
Golden Sky
2007
Latvia
BG Dublin
2010
Ireland
Adamandas
2003
France - La Réunion
Ece
2006
France
Anis Rose
1996
Italy
Gulser Ana
2009
Madagascar
Golar Freeze
2006
USA
Rio Neuquen
1984
USA
Chocolate Bay (Barge MGM 3030)
2005
USA - Texas
Rofayda
1999
Cyrus
Julie A
1989
Denmark
Princess of the Stars
2008
Philippines
Kaptan Manolis I
1996
Tunisia
Erkowit
1970
Spain
Pollenger
1979
USA
Ice Prince
2007
UK
Cason
1987
Spain
Weisshorn
1994
Spain
Poona
1971
Sweden
Normand Lady
2002
UK - Gibraltar
Sherbro
1983
France
Cynthia M
1994
USA
Susie (Current name: Sinjar)
2008
France
LindenBank
1975
Rep. of Kiribati
Samho Brother
2005
West Pacific Ocean
Herald of Free Enterprise
1987
Belgium
Junior M
1999
France
Jules Vernes
1965
Algeria
Kowloon Bridge
1986
Ireland
Eurobulker IV
2000
Italy
Ocean Liberty
1947
France
Abdul Rahman
1997
Libya
Fu Shan Hai
2003
Baltic Sea - Sweden
Kerch Strait
2007
Russia-Ukraine
Sea Elegance
2003
South Africa
Maria Costa
1979
Portugal - Azores
Testbank
1980
USA
Dana Optima
1984
Denmark (North Sea)
Rafaela
1981
Kenya
Alessandro primo
1991
Italy
Camadam
2002
Malta
Panam Serena
2004
Italy
Brigitta Montanari
1984
Croatia