Sign up
Log in Sign up
This is a legacy page. Please click here to view the latest version.
Mon 3 Apr 2017, 00:01 GMT

Tug spills fuel in US Gulf


Between 300 and 500 gallons of fuel is said to have been spilled in Alabama.

The US Coast Guard responded to a report of a diesel fuel discharge on the Mobile River near Mount Vernon, Alabama, on Thursday.

According to the Coast Guard, the National Response Center received a report at approximately 6:10 p.m. that a Parker Towing-owned tug vessel spilled between an estimated 300 to 500 gallons of diesel fuel into the water during vessel refuelling operations near mile marker 36.7 on the Mobile River.

Members from the Coast Guard Sector Mobile Incident Management Division were notified and arrived on scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Boom and sorbent material were used to reduce the spread of oil and collect oil from the water's surface.

Approximately 100 gallons of product are said to have been recovered.

The US Coast Guard's Sector Mobile Incident Management Division is overseeing all response operations.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Tug   United States  Mobile (US) 
Singapore waterfront skyline. Oilmar DMCC seeks bunker traders for Singapore office  

Marine fuel trading firm is recruiting mid-level and senior professionals to expand Asia-Pacific marine fuels operations.
Dubai skyline. Oilmar DMCC seeks senior bunker trader for Dubai operations  

Dubai-based energy firm recruits experienced marine fuels trader to expand Middle East portfolio.
Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard logo. Zhoushan Changhong secures orders through 2029 with LNG dual-fuel container ships  

Chinese shipyard reports full order book as it constructs 19,000-teu vessels for MSC Group.
Century Highway Green vessel. K Line secures long-term bio-LNG supply for car carrier fleet  

Japanese shipping company expects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60,800 tonnes annually.
One Simplicity vessel. Methanol- and ammonia-ready container ship delivered to ONE  

Approval in Principle obtained from Lloyd’s Register for future methanol and ammonia fuel conversion.
Methanol bunker fuel delivery. World Fuel Services and West Coast Clean Fuels launch methanol bunkering across US ports  

First over-the-water methanol delivery completed in South Florida with Coast Guard-approved procedures.
Valerie Ahrens. Burando Energies appoints Valerie Ahrens as global head of methanol  

Ahrens brings more than 30 years of energy sector experience to the marine fuels supplier.
New Sea Generation (NSG) logo. New Sea Generation seeks junior bunker trader in Greece  

Greek bunker firm advertises role requiring commitment to demanding work schedule and operational responsibilities.
Person signing a document. IINO Lines secures sustainable shipping finance for methanol dual-fuel VLCC  

Japanese shipowner signs impact financing agreement with Mizuho Bank for alternative-fuel tanker.
Fluxys logo. Fluxys Belgium reports EUR74.9m profit as LNG flows surge and hydrogen infrastructure begins  

Belgian gas infrastructure operator’s 2025 net profit fell 8.8% amid hydrogen and CO₂ investments.

↑  Back to Top


 Recommended