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.
| Occurence Date: | 8 September |
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| Location: | Ohio River - Mile 976 |
| Source: | M/V Don Stephens |
| Material: | Diesel |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | Unknown |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Ohio River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Paducah |
On September 8th on the Ohio River at mile 976.0 the Motor Vessel Don Stephens struck a submerged object and tore a three foot by six inch hole in the starboard fuel tank. An estimated 500-1000 gallons of diesel was spilled with approximately 245 gallons recovered. 1000 feet of river boom has been deployed around the vessel and the cairo water intake has been boomed off as well. The starboard fuel tank was lightered onto an economy boat store fuel flat. The Motor Vessel Don Stephens is at a local drydocks for repairs.CASE CLOSED.