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