FV Gussie Flynn; Deer Island, Mississippi

Deer Island, Mississippi | 1999-Sep-14

Initial Notification: At1040 CDT the assistant SSC was notified by the District 8 Chief of Response of a 167' poggy boat on fire and adrift in position 30 19.38"N 088 51.31"W, approximately 3 nautical miles south of Deer Island, MS. The fire is reported to be in the engine room and the vessel is carrying 3,500 gallons of diesel, 250 gallons of ammonia refrigerant, and 75 gallons of propane. At this time no product has been released. NOAA is providing trajectory, weather, and ADIOS. USCG district 8. Keyword: RIDS.