MSRC’s dispersant aircraft Boeing 737, and dispersant stockpiles, are staged in locations to meet the planning time requirements of the OPA 90 USCG vessel guidelines. The use of aircraft to apply dispersant to marine surfaces allows for a wider coverage area within a shorter period of time than spray systems based on vessels. MSRC’s dedicated Boeing 737 aircraft based in Moses Lake, WA has a speed and range that can service the Lower 48 and Prince William Sound (PWS), Cook Inlet, and Juneau, Alaska, with 4,125 gallons of aerial dispersant application within 7 hours of deployment.
Locations of Dispersant Aircraft Boeing 737
| Site | Quantity (Each) |
|---|---|
| Moses Lake, WA (Port of Moses Lake International Airport) | 1 |
| Total: | 1 |