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 #: | 031-98 |
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| INSUM #: | Sitrep One |
| Occurence Date: | 17 November |
| Location: | New Orleans, LA |
| Source: | Refueling Tanker Truck |
| Material: | 50 weight cylinder oil |
| Severity: | Inland Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 2642 gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 2642 gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Mississippi River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO New Orleans, LA |
SITUATION: On November 18, 1998 at the Nashville Avenue Wharf a tanker truck was fueling the motor vessel Alkimos when a crane fell and ruptured the tank. The truck was carrying 2642 gallons of 50 weight cylinder oil. The material was released into the Mississippi River at Mile Marker 108. The local fire department and MSO New Orleans personnel will be on scene to monitor clean up. CASE PENDS.