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