M/V Author; Ponce, Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico | 1998-Sep-08
Initial Notification: On September 8, 1998, the container ship M/V Author was hard aground on the south coast of Puerto Rico near Ponce. Onboard were 414 metric tons of diesel and 1979 metric tons of heavy fuel oil. No product was released when the grounding occurred. The vessel grounded approximately 1.5 miles off shore of very sensitive mangrove islands and shoreline. Winds were east at 10 knots, seas 2 to 3 feet. USCG district 7. Keyword: Corexit 9500.
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | Diesel, heavy fuel oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 4,800,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 17° 56.30′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 66° 37.60′ West |