Coast Guard monitors fuel spill incident

Thu 2 Feb 2012, 07:23 GMT

Coast Guard monitors fuel spill incident

US Coast Guard continues to coordinate with Maersk ship in response to fuel leak in Savannah.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) says it is continuing to monitor a fuel spill incident on the Savannah River.

The USCG has been coordinating with the cargo vessel Maersk Dellys [pictured] in response to a fuel leak at Garden City Terminal in Savannah on Tuesday, 31 January.

According to the USCG, the leak originated from an approximate seven inch crack in the hull of the Maersk ship.

"The vessel was taking on fuel at Garden City Terminal's berth number 8 when the vessel's crew discovered the leak and activated their vessel response plan. Temporary repairs have been made to the vessel's hull. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Savannah personnel will continue to monitor ongoing operations," the USCG commented.

Massachusetts-headquartered Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC has placed a containment boom around the vessel while fuel is removed from the damaged tank.

"There have been no reports of oil outside of the deployed containment boom," the USCG said.

Maersk United States Savannah (US)


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