M/V Paul R. Tregurtha Engine Room Fire; Brimley, MI
Brimley, MI | 2018-Jun-18
Initial Notification: On the morning of June 18th, 2018, the M/V Paul R. Tregurtha, a 1,013 foot bulk carrier suffered an engine room fire. The vessel is carrying 68,200 tons of coal, 124,000 gallons of fuel, and 90,000 gallons of caustic soda. USCG has requested a trajectory and fate and effects for caustic soda and intermediate fuel oil. No reports of pollution, all crewmembers accounted for.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Chemical |
Products of concern: | Caustic Soda Solution |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 90000 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 46° 31.51′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 84° 42.32′ West |