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Sunken Vessel Crane Barge at ARTCO; Waggaman, LA

Waggaman, LA | 2019-Jul-30

Initial Notification: On August 30, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans IMD was notified of a sunken crane barge at ARTCOs (AMERICAN RIVER TRANSPORTATION CO) Mile Marker 110 fleeting area. A light, sporadic sheen was seen coming from the vicinity of the sunken barge.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Oil
Total amount at risk of spill: N/A gallons
Latitude (approximate): 29° 56.68′ North
Longitude (approximate): 90° 13.48′ West