MV GB Corrado; Matagorda Shipping Channel, TX
Matagorda Shipping Channel, TX | 2014-Dec-28
Initial Notification: On December 26, 2014, the Bulk Carrier MV GB Corrado grounded south and west of the Matagorda Shipping Channel. She is carrying a load of bauxite (49,389 MT), and fuel (32,130 gallons diesel and 175,788 gallons # 6 ). Cargo and fuel currently secure, with no releases. Salvage planning and operations underway. Sector Corpus contacted NOAA SSC with request for trajectory should release occur during salvage.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Tags: | Grounding |
| Products of concern: | #6 fuel oil/diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 175,788 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 28° 22.91′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 96° 18.58′ West |