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Tug Mr. Landon Aground; Calcasieu Ship Channel, Cameron, LA 70631, USA

Calcasieu Ship Channel, Cameron, LA 70631, USA | 2017-May-22

Initial Notification: On May 22, 2017, the Tug Mr. Landon ran aground in the Calcasieu Ship Channel, Cameron, LA, carrying 6,000 gallons of diesel, and an estimated 500 gallons of other oil products. Vessel is currently discharging, but boomed. MSU Lake Charles requested trajectory.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 6,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 29° 48.44′ North
Longitude (approximate): 93° 20.96′ West