Coast Guard continues to monitor fuel spill on Savannah River

Photo By Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Potter | Motor vessel Maersk Dellys pumps fuel out of the vessel's damaged fuel tank after a spill occurred in the Garden City Terminal, Tuesday Jan. 31, 2012. The Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Savannah is responding to the fuel spill and coordinating response efforts.  

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES

01.31.2012

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U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET San Juan

SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Coast Guard continues to coordinate with the Motor Vessel Maersk Dellys in response to the report of a fuel leak at Garden City Terminal in Savannah, Tuesday, Jan. 31.

The leak originated from an approximate seven inch crack in the hull of the Motor Vessel Maersk Dellys. Moran Environmental Response continues to maintain the containment boom around the vessel while fuel is removed from the damaged tank.

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.

There have been no reports of oil outside of the deployed containment boom.

• Date Taken: 01.31.2012
• Date Posted: 02.01.2012 09:23
• Story ID: 83123
• Location: SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, US