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 |