An offshore supply vessel in the US Gulf of Mexico ran aground this week in the state of Louisiana, prompting a response from the US Coast Guard.

The 120-foot vessel - OSV Miss Lynda, operated by Louisiana-based Abe's Boat Rentals - ran aground off the west Cameron Jetties around 7:20 am local time Wednesday morning.

The ship was carrying construction cargo and had 4300 gallons of fuel and 100 gallons (2.4