M/V Mary R, M/V Mary Fern, M/V Chattie Sue Smith; Mile Marker 21 IL River, Hardin, IL 62047, USA
Mile Marker 21 IL River, Hardin, IL 62047, USA | 2019-Jul-05
Initial Notification: On July 5, 2019, the USCG Sector UMR contacted the SSC regarding the sinking of 3 tugs at mile marker 21 on the Illinois River. Vessels were contained by boom and vents were plugged. Salvage to occur within next 5-7 days. SSC provided DOI contacts and RAR information. No further support anticipated.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 4500 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 39° 9.23′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 90° 36.93′ West |