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