Bunker Oil Discharge from Tanker into Lower Mississippi River, Almedia, LA
Almedia, LA, USA | 2022-Jul-28
Initial Notification: On July 28, 2022, the tanker HAFNIA RHINE discharged an estimated 10-20 barrels of bunker oil into the Lower Mississippi River at mile marker 115 near Almedia, LA (approximately 15 miles upriver from New Orleans). The USCG requested a trajectory and on-site support.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | VLSFO |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 20 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 58.15′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 90° 16.90′ West |