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M/V Balsa

Tampa Bay, Florida

  • Date/Time Frame
  • August 10, 1993
  • Statute
  • OPA
  • State
  • Florida
  • Substances
  • no. 6 fuel oil, gasoline, diesel fuel
  • Injury
  • Birds, Fish, Recreational Use, Sediment, Surface Water
Consent Decrees:

1999.11.15 Related Document

  • Federal Trustees:
  • Department of the Interior (DOI), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • Potentially Responsible Parties:
  • Tsacaba Shipping Co. Inc., Hiong Guan Navegacion Co. Ltd.; Dowa Line America Co. Ltd.; Asian Dragon Shipping Inc.; Balsa Navegacion S.A.; Bouchard Transportation Co. Inc.; Tug Captain Fred Bouchard Inc.; B No. 155 Corporation; Maritrans Operating Partners LP; Maritrans General Partner Inc.; Britannia Steamship Insurance Association Limited; West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg); M/V BALSA 37; Tug Capt. Fred Bouchard; Barge 155; Tug Seafarer; and Barge Ocean 255, their engines, tackle, apparel, etc.