Wednesday, October 3, 2018

The sinking of Inspected Towing Vessel, ANNE DAVIS spilled 150 gallons of hydraulic oil, lube oil, waste oil, and red dye diesel in Lake Ferguson, MS



M/V ANNE DAVIS Sinking Lake Ferguson, MS

2219 Harbor Front Rd, Greenville, MS 38701, USA | 2018-Sep-28

Initial Notification: 


On 28 September, 2018 the USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the sinking of Inspected Towing Vessel, ANNE DAVIS. 

An estimated 150 gallons of hydraulic oil, lube oil, waste oil, and red dye diesel was discharged. 

It is estimated that when the vessel sank it had approximately 4,000 gallons of diesel, 100 gallons lube oil, 100 gallons of hydraulic oil, and a small amount of waste oil onboard. 

The USCG has requested resources at risk information and assistance with ESA emergency consultation.