Coast Guard responds to oil spill in Duluth Harbor; clean-up underway

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Duluth is responding to an oil spill that occurred in the Duluth Harbor.

According to officials, the spill happened during a fuel transfer to a tank onboard a vessel around 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Approximately 15 to 30 gallons of diesel oil was released.

However, the cause of the spill is still under investigation.

Immediately upon discovering the spill, the vessel initiated its response plan.

Officials say the MSU is working closely with the affected vessel and local vacuum truck services to contain and clean up the spill.

They added the source is secured.

As of Wednesday morning, efforts are focused on containing and recovering the spilled oil with Coast Guard personnel on scene.

The environmental impact of the spill is still being assessed.

The port remains open and operational but officials request the public avoids the area until clean up is complete.

Check back for updates.

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