Low Sulphur Fuel Oil Spill; Galveston, Texas
855V+72, Galveston, TX, USA | 2025-Oct-29
Initial Notification: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Unit Texas City contacted the NOAA Emergency Spill Line at approximately 0600 (CDT) Oct. 29, 2025. The USCG received notification of a release of an estimated 4400 gallons of Low Sulphur Fuel Oil that occurred at Pier 32 in Galveston Harbor. USCG received notification at approximately 2200 Oct 28. The incident time is estimated at 2130. Oil fate and trajectory were requested.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | LSFO |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 4400 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 18.50′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 94° 48.37′ West |