TV Tuatsi; Delaware Bay, DE

Delaware Bay, DE | 2000-Apr-07

Initial Notification: At about 1130 on April 7th, the Russian vessel MT Tuapse went aground in Delaware Bay at Miah Maull Shoals due to a steering failure. On board are 44,000 metric tonnes of urea and ammonium nitrate (liquid fertilizer) as well as an undetermined quantity of #6 Fuel Oil and lubricating oil. The vessel is reported to be moving slightly on a sandy bottom. No pollution has been observed. Pollution response equipment is standing by and tugs are enroute with an ETA of 2000 - 2200 this evening. The vessel could be pulled off as early as midnight tonight. NOAA is providing trajectory information and weather. USCG district 1.