Release of aluminum phosphide in M/V thorco liva; port arthur, texas

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1. 1
   NOAAORR-111732026-06-17 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-07-01 00:00Z
   Johnson bayou, laoil

   Oil Spill into Johnson Bayou; Southwest Louisiana.
   Johnson Bayou, LA.
   1. On June 11, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) received notification of an oil spill in Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. An estimated less than 50 barrels of oil spilled into the marsh and shoreline adjacent to the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge. An estimated 120 barrels are in containment berm to be pumped by an oil spill removal organization (OSRO). The USCG and OSRO are onsite conducting cleanup. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) is responding remotely. The responsible party is Apollo Energy.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.833N 093.634W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11173: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11173

2. 2
   NOAAORR-111842026-07-10 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-07-24 00:00Z
   Mystery oiled shoreline at holly beach; cameron parish, louisianaoil

   Mystery Oiled Shoreline at Holly Beach; Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
   USA.
   1. On July 10, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) received reports of approximately 1 mile of oiled shoreline in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The source of the oil is unknown. USCG is investigating and has hired an OSRO (oil spill removal organization) to conduct clean up. NOAA is assisting remotely.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.765N 093.527W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11184: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11184

3. 3
   NOAAORR-111932026-07-28 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-08-11 00:00Z
   Release of aluminum phosphide in M/V thorco liva; port arthur, texaschemical

   Release of Aluminum Phosphide in M/V THORCO LIVA; Port Arthur, Texas.
   Port Arthur, TX, USA.
   1. On July 25, 2026, M/V THORCO LIVA transited to the Port of Port Arthur, Texas with 02 cargo holds contaminated with approximately 200 lbs of improperly applied Aluminum Phosphide as a fumigant. The cargo on this vessel is steel. During offloading operations while in port, the aluminum phosphide reacted with water and resulted in a fire in cargo hold 01. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is requesting from OR&R review of the decontamination processes and cleanup endpoints.
   2. THREAT: CHEMICAL.
   3. POSITION 29.863N 093.939W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11193: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11193