Cleanup efforts underway at PortMiami after fuel spill involving cargo ship

Miami, Florida – According to the U.S. Coast Guard, they are helping crews with a fuel spill at PortMiami.

On Saturday Coast Guard officials said the crew of the container ship AS Sabrina activated their fuel response plan.

They reported a discharge into the water during fueling operations, at around 6 p.m., Friday.

Local responders and the facility responsible for the spill continue cleanup efforts.

At this time it remains unclear how much fuel spilled into the water.