Crime & Safety
Environment Unharmed After Boat's Oil Spill
Local hazmat team contained an oil spill while a boat was sinking at a local marina
The oil spill caused by a sinking boat at Southwinds Harbor Marina did not cause any environmental impacts, said Larry Hajna, spokesperson for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
A 29-foot cabin cruiser was discovered sinking at the marina at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Aug. 22, Lieutenant Scott Tirella said.
The boat was submerged in the Barnegat Bay and was leaking oil and gasoline from the engine, said Chief Kevin Flynn of the Forked River Fire Department said.
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There was a minor sheen on the water that the Berkeley Emergency Response Team was able to contain, Hajna said.
The incident is being investigated by the State Marine Police.
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The State Marine Police were not immediately available for comment.
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