Tug "Lucedale" Mile Marker 279 Ohio River; Ashton, WV 25503, USA
Ashton, WV 25503, USA | 2020-May-13
Initial Notification: On May 13, 2020, USCG MSU Huntington contacted the NOAA SSC requesting support for a Tug discharging diesel fuel at MM 279 of the Ohio River (LAT 38 40.69, LONG -82 11.039). Unknown cause, unknown amount. Worst case discharge (WCD) estimate is 2300 GAL. USCG is requesting assessment of WCD travel distance and location of nearest water intake.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | DIESEL |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 2300 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 38° 40.69′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 82° 11.18′ West |