Cargo Ship HANS SHULTE Potential Hazmat Release; Gulf of Mexico

Gulf of Mexico | 2024-Jul-27

Initial Notification: On July 27, 2024, the USCG Sector New Orleans received notification of a potential hazmat release aboard the Hong Kong cargo ship HANS SHULTE. The ship is approximately 5nm south of the Louisiana Delta. The spill was characterized as a white liquid producing a noxious odor. No impact to the waterway reported. USCG requested assistance from a NOAA chemist.