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