M/V Roger Blough; Lake Superior, Michigan
Lake Superior, Michigan | 2016-May-27
Initial Notification: On May 27, 2016, the M/V Roger Blough ran around on Gros Cap Reef in Lake Superior, west of Sault Ste. Marie, along the U.S. and Canadian border. Max potential discharge is 133,141 gallons of number 2 diesel. USCG Sector Sault Ste. Marie contacted the NOAA SSC requesting trajectory, fate, and effects for the potential release, but no reported pollution at this time.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Tags: | Grounding |
Products of concern: | Number 2 diesel |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 133,141 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 46° 30.70′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 84° 37.00′ West |