Posted on September 8, 2016
A pipeline struck by a dredging company Monday afternoon (Sept. 5) about 12 miles from Grand Isle has been secured, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The accident in Bay Long, which is about 12 miles east of Grand Isle, resulted in the spill of about 5,300 gallons of crude oil into the water.
The Illinois-based company, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, provides marine dredging and engineering services according to their website. There was no immediate response to an email and phone call to the company. The pipeline is owned by the Harvest Pipeline Co.
ECM Maritime Services, an oil spill response organization, has been contracted Great Lakes Dredge and Dock company to manage clean-up operations. A command post is being established in Grand Isle to manage response operations.
OMI Environmental Solutions and Clean Gulf Association are using absorbent material and skimmers to collect the oil. A containment boom, which operates as floating barrier, was deployed to stop the spread of the oil. The Coast Guard and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are also overseeing the response.
Source: nola
