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| Occurence Date: | 12 May |
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| Location: | Gulf Intracoastal Waterway |
| Source: | Two Tank Barges |
| Material: | Olefin Oil |
| Severity: | Potential Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | None |
| Quantity in Water: | None |
| Body of Water Affected: | Gulf Intracoastal Waterway |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO New Orleans |
On 13 May, 1999, the tug Jack Guidry Cenac was pushing barges CTCO 303 and 304 when the two barges grounded in position 30-12.383'' N and 089-15.817'' W. Each of the barges contained 25,000 barrels of Olefin oil. Later the same day, lightering and refloating of the barges was successful. No pollution or damage was reported. CASE CLOSED.