UTV SCOTT STEGBAUER; Ohio River Mile Marker 947
Ohio River Mile Marker 947 | 2015-Oct-18
Initial Notification: On Sunday, October 18, 2015, the USCG Marine Safety Unit Paducah contacted the NOAA SSC for an ALOHA (Air) plume trajectory for a potential release of anhydrous ammonia. UTV SCOTT STEGBAUER became aground in the Ohio River due to change in water level. UTV SCOTT STEGBAUER is loaded with two barges of anhydrous ammonia containing 71,389 gallons total. No damage, injuries or pollution reported.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Tags: | Grounding |
| Products of concern: | anhydrous ammonia |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 71389 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 36° 54.04′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 6.29′ West |