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 M&M 100 |
| Material: | Number 2 Diesel Fuel |
| Severity: | Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | 51,406 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 51,406 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Bayou Lafourche |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Morgan City, LA |
At 1153 January 12th, the National Response Center received several reports of a potential major oil spill. It was reported that the T/B SMITTY 17 was struck by the M/V ELKHORN RIVER. The Tank Barge involved was actually the T/B M&M 100, which is a 195'' double skinned barge. The T/B M&M 100 sustained a 4ft x 30 inch gash in the No: 2 starboard cargo tank, spilling 51,406 gal of No:2 Diesel. The Gulf Strike Team is responding. 6 pools of recoverable oil has been identified and skimming ops are on-going. No oiled wildlife or fish kills have been reported. L&L Environmental is the primary response contractor on scene and they have begun lightering T/B M&M 100 to the T/B SMITTY 17. CASE CLOSED THIS UNIT