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Navlox Taurus; Mississippi River MM065

Mississippi River MM065 | 2017-Jun-19

Initial Notification: On June 19, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA regarding the compatibility of chemicals being used aboard a ship at Mississippi River MM065. Muriatic acid reacted with Alumina creating fumes

Incident Details
Primary threat:Chemical
Products of concern:HCL, AL2O3
Total amount at risk of spill: unknown gallons
Latitude (approximate): 29° 0.00′ North
Longitude (approximate): 90° 0.56′ West