M/V RT. HON. PAUL J. MARTIN Aground; Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Canada
Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Canada | 2019-Oct-07
Initial Notification: On the morning of October 7th, 2019, USCG Sector Buffalo notified SSC that the M/V RT. HON. PAUL J. MARTIN ran aground in the Saint Lawrence Seaway approximately 12NM North of Ogdensburg, NY near Galop Island. The vessel is taking on water at a negligible rate in the forepeak. Fuel tanks have been sounded and the crew is monitoring the ballast tanks. No pollution is present.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Tags: | Grounding |
Products of concern: | HFO |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 64000 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 44° 46.33′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 75° 23.94′ West |