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 Two and Final |
| 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: This updates the potential for a major spill, which occurred when the 730 foot M/V Canadian Mariner ran hard aground due to a loss of steering in the St. Lawrence River on Wednesday, June 18, 1997. The vessel had a cargo of wheat and an estimated 92,000 gallons of fuel oil onboard. The Vessel has been refloated and moved to Prescott Anchorage, Canada. No pollution observed. CASE CLOSED THIS UNIT.