MARCH 10, 2015
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating an oil spill on the
Delaware River. Globs of oil were seen washing ashore in Pennsville, N.J.
Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer David Candelaria said about
100 gallons spilled into the water from the refrigerated cargo ship Wild
Cosmos.
The ship, which is registered in Argentina, was at the Port
of Wilmington this week, according to a shipping schedule.
Officials for the port did not immediately respond to
questions.
The oil was detected at about 1:30 p.m.
Pennsville police Chief Allen Cummings said the river was
discolored. Evidence of the spill was seen near the Pennsville Boat Ramp on
Riviera Drive.
“The smell of oil and fuel was strong,” he said.
Candelaria said it will take until at least until Wednesday
to determine what caused the spill.
“The amount and source remains under investigation,” he
said.
Source: http://www.delawareonline.com