Barge Coastal 2010; Marseilles Locks, Illinois River

Marseilles Locks, Illinois River | 1998-Jun-10

Initial Notification: At approximately 1245 CDT, the south bound (down river) M/V Les Sutton, pushing four barges, made up two by two, grounded one mile south of the Marseilles locks in the Illinios River. The grounded barge, "Coastal 2010" is carrying approximately 20,000 barrels of No. 6 fuel. No release has been reported and the potential for release is considered low due the soft muddy sediments. USCG district 2. Keyword: potential.