An Ethanol loaded tanker lost its fuel pump mechanism midway and ran aground.
What happened?
The tanker, Argent Cosmos, a Panamanian-flagged tanker was loaded with 1.63 million gallons of ethanol and 6.65 million gallons of monoethylene glycol. It also has 458,074 gallons of high-sulfur oil and 99,064 gallons of low-sulfur oil aboard.
Rescue assistance:
Two tugs were dispatched to the scene of the incident to provide assistance in refloating the vessel with the incoming tide.
No pollution reported:
Fortunately, the crew members onboard the ship were not injured during the incident. No pollution was also recorded to the surrounding waters.
No movement order issued:
Capt. Bill Timmons, commander Coast Guard Sector Columbia River and captain of the port placed a no-movement order on the vessel until Coast Guard inspectors ensured the safety of the environment and the crew aboard.
The tanker has been moved to Longview port for further inspection.
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Source: The Chronicle Online
