U.S J.P. Bobo
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The vessel was anchored opposite the military base. Around 11 pm on 5 November, a strom was brewing, and the vessel attempted unsuccessfully to head out to the open sea.
She grounded on some rocks. A crack in the bow of the hull caused more than 300 tonnes of diesel marine oil to be spilled from the machine room of the vessel.
She grounded on some rocks. A crack in the bow of the hull caused more than 300 tonnes of diesel marine oil to be spilled from the machine room of the vessel.
Name: U.S J.P. Bobo
Date: 6 Novemeber 1998
Location: Spain
Accident area : 700 m from the port of Fuentebravia (Cadiz)
Cause of spill : grounding
Type of pollutant : diesel marine oil
Quantity spilled : 300 tonnes
Ship type : military vessel
Flag : American
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