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.
| NRC Case #: | 024-97 |
|---|---|
| INSUM #: | Sitrep One |
| Occurence Date: | 18 June, 1997 |
| Location: | Blind Bay, NY |
| Source: | M/V Canadian Mariner |
| Material: | No. 6 Oil |
| Severity: | Potential Major / Low Probability |
| Quantity Discharged: | None |
| Quantity in Water: | None |
| Body of Water Affected: | St. Lawrence River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Buffalo, NY |
SITUATION: On Wednesday, June 18, 1997, the potential for a major spill occurred when the 730 foot M/V Canadian Mariner ran hard aground due to a loss of steering in the St. Lawrence River. The vessel had a cargo of wheat and an estimated 92,000 gallons of fuel oil onboard. The forward 150 feet of the vessel is aground with the stern blocking one lane of traffic. The #1 port and starboard doubled bottom ballast tanks are flooded along with the forepeak. No pollution has been reported. Lightering and salvage plans are intended to begin on June 19th. CASE PENDS.