What happened

The vehicle carrier Golden Ray developed a severe list and grounded while departing the Port of Brunswick with 4,151 vehicles aboard. All crew were rescued. Oil releases affected marshes and shorelines on St Simons and Jekyll islands, although the total quantity spilled was not established. Responders recovered floating oil and lightered bunker tanks. The wreck was enclosed by a purpose-built environmental barrier and cut into eight sections; final removal was completed in October 2021, followed by environmental monitoring through October 2022.

When cited sources give different casualty, damage or spill figures for this event, they’re reported side by side above rather than merged into one number. See how confidence levels work.