SITREP ONE
These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| Occurence Date: | 12 January |
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| Location: | Port Lafourchon, LA |
| Source: | T/B Smitty 17 |
| Material: | Diesel Fuel |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | Unknown |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Bayou Lafourche |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Morgan City, LA |
At 11:53 on the 12th of January the National Response Center received numerous reports of a potential major oil spill. It was reported that the tank barge SMITTY 17 was struck by the offshore supply vessel ELKHORN RIVER which resulted in a hole on the barge above the water line. At the time of the call the size of the hole was not known and the release was ongoing. The barge has a 10,000 barrel capacity. CASE PENDS.