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 #: | 031-97 |
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| INSUM #: | Sitrep Two and Final |
| Occurence Date: | 24, August, 1997 |
| Location: | Louisville, KY |
| Source: | M/V Belle of Louisville |
| Material: | Diesel Fuel |
| Severity: | Minor - Potential Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | Unknown |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Ohio River - Mile Marker 603.9 |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Louisville, KY |
SITUATION: This updates the minor spill, potential major which occurred when the M/V Belle of Louisville sank at its moorings in Louisville, KY on Sunday, August 24, 1997. No further potential for pollution from the casualty exists. The vessel has been refloated and is being prepared for transit to Jeffboat Shipyard for repairs. CASE CLOSED.