F/V MISS Rhianna; Brazos Santiago Pass, TX

Source report excerpt: “On Monday evening, 24 Nov. 2008, NOAA’s Emergency Response Division was requested to provide a trajectory in support of a grounded vessel at the Brazos Santiago Pass Jetty near South Padre Island, TX. The F/V MISS MARHANNA is reported to have grounded on 22 Nov. 2008. The current position is reported as “T-boned” on the outside, south jetty. The position reported in the Hotline summary is a general location only. Heavy seas in the area have created a concern that the vessel could be further damaged and release diesel fuel in this highly sensitive area. The vessel is reported to have 15,000 gallons of diesel onboard. Earlier it was reported that oil was released from the vessel and creating […]”

Source report excerpt: “As of 25 Nov. 2008, the fishing vessel was still aground. USCG Sector Corpus Christi, Texas General Land Office (TGLO), and the USCG Strike Team are reported to be taking corrective actions to protect sensitive areas and work with the RP on a lightering and salvage plan. At lest part of the plan will probably be federalized since the USCG, under the Oil Spill Liability Trust Funding, has retained a contractor. The operation is difficult given the location of the vessel and the hazards involved due to vessel exposure to wind and weather. No details to the plan are currently known, and the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator will follow up with the USCG later today.”

Source report excerpt: “Both sections of the vessel were safely recovered on the morning of 18 Dec 2008 and delivered via barge to All Star Metals in Brownsville, TX. When the sections were removed, they were inspected and fully cleaned to mitigate the risk of pollution prior to final delivery to All Star Metals. The Owner/Operator was notified that the remains of the vessel formerly know as MISS RHIANNA were delivered to the scrap yard, and that they should contact the scrap yard with any further inquiries. No fuel was recovered. An estimated 14,000 gallons of diesel was released to the environment. The loss of diesel was during the initial grounding and break up on the jetties.”