Credit: Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company
The estimated maximum potential for the discharge of the two submerged vessels is an estimated 2,000 gallons of diesel.
There have been no reports of impacts to wildlife at this time.
Credit: Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company
Our pollution investigators are on-scene and overseeing commercial cleanup operations. Our goal is to ensure safe operations and to help mitigate environmental impacts resulting from the discharge,
...said Chief Petty Officer Christopher Brady, command duty officer at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay.
Credit: Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company
Multiple agencies from Egg Harbor Twp, Longport, Margate and ANG 24-2 also responded to the incident.
The responsible party of the US Coast Guard is currently drafting a salvage plan for approval.
The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.
Credit: Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company
