M/V Dubai Green/Puerto Rico Energy; San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico | 2024-Nov-30

Initial Notification: On November 27, 2024, the Puerto Rico Energy Facility in San Juan Harbor had a release of an estimated 25 Bbls of fuel oil #6. MSRC is onscene and conducting recovery and cleanup operations. They estimate that they quickly recovered 2 to 3 Bbls of oil from the water after the release. 17-19 Bbls entered San Juan Harbor and under and around adjacent dock structures, and along the mostly rocky shoreline. Oil also coated the MV Dubai Green, a public boat ramp, and another adjacent vessel, the Mel Grace. The USCG will coordinate RRT coordination for review of cleanup plans, use of chemicals, and cleanup endpoints.