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M/V Maersk Garonne; 11 miles south Mobile Bay Gulf of Mexico

11 miles south Mobile Bay Gulf of Mexico | 2017-Apr-27

Initial Notification: On April 27, 2017, the USCG Sector Mobile contacted the NOAA SSC regarding an incident involving discharge of heavy fuel oil (HFO) from the M/V Maersk Garonne located approximately 11 miles south of Mobile Bay. Discharge is reported to be from a “pinhole” leak above the water line from the starboard fuel tank. USCG is requesting fate and trajectory analysis in the event there is a significant discharge.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Heavy Fuel Oil
Latitude (approximate): 30° 3.63′ North
Longitude (approximate): 88° 10.10′ West