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 #: | 033-98 |
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| INSUM #: | Sitrep One and Final |
| Occurence Date: | 2 December |
| Location: | Morgan City, LA |
| Source: | M/V Mark Jace |
| Material: | Diesel Oil |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | 1000 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 1000 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Lower Atchafalaya River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Morgan City, LA |
On 2 December 1998 at 4:10 PM, salvage operations were being conducted on the M/V "Mark Jace". During the salvage operations 1000 gallons of diesel fuel were spilled into the Lower Atchafalaya River. The CENAC Company responded immediately. MSO Morgan City reported the spill was cleaned up at 6:51 PM on the 2 December 1998. CASE CLOSED.