M/V ADAM ASNYK ; Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico | 2015-May-05
Initial Notification: On May 5, 2015, the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a container on fire aboard the vessel M/V ADAM ASNYK. The container was loaded with formamidine sulfinic acid. The vessel crew extinguished the fire and the USCG requested assistance in hazard assessment for the damaged container and residues before the vessel's next port of call.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | THIOUREA DIOXIDE |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 20 metric tons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 28° 45.27′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 28.93′ West |