Towing Vessel KAYTLIN MARIE / M/V CENTURY QUEEN Collision; Lower Mississippi River
Lower Mississippi River | 2019-Jun-08
Initial Notification: On June 8, 2019, In the vicinity of mile marker 126, a collision between Bulk Carrier-M/V CENTURY QUEEN (Panama Flag) and US Towing Vessel KAYTLIN MARIE (operated by Integrity Marine) occurred. Both vessels sustained damage to their hulls, resulting in a discharge from the KAYTLIN MARIE of 8,954 gallons of diesel into the waterway.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | Oil |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 8,954 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 29° 59.50′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 90° 24.67′ West |