HFO spill reported in Mississippi river

A heavy fuel oil discharge was reported on Monday, 23 of April, at the river near Norco, Louisiana. Namely, 1,400 gallons of fuel oil was discharged into the river, by the chemical tanker "Iver Exporter."

Initial reports said that 2,600 gallons were discharged, but the USCG informed that 1,400 gallons of HFO were discharged. The source of the discharge is secured and the vessel is currently moored at the Shell Norco Manufacturing Complex.

The US Coast Guard, Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinators Office, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Iver Ships are continuing their response to the heavy fuel oil discharge.

The Unified Command performed overflights, on-water and shoreline assessments and found shoreline impact from mile marker 126 to 122. Currently, the Unified Command has deployed 40 people and six vessels in response to the incident.

USCG noted:

"Air quality remains safe. There are no reports of injuries or wildlife impacts due to the incident. There are no waterway closures due to the incident and the Unified Command is preparing for Tuesday’s clean-up efforts."

Source: safety4sea