Event CategoryIncident
Event GroupTechnology
Event SubgroupHazardous Chemicals
Event TypeMarine Release
PlaceVancouver Harbour BC
Event Start DateFebruary 23, 1990
Event End DateFebruary 23, 1990
CommentsVancouver Harbour BC, February 23, 1990. Two ships collided in fog causing a spill of 40 tonnes of marine diesel oil; pollution affected 1.5 km of shore and 1 ha of water, killing 65 birds; 225 other birds were rescued through clean-up efforts.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated0
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0