Breton sound, la

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   NOAAORR-104762022-06-16 00:00Z → cancelled 2022-06-30 00:00Z
   M/V LA7240FW sinking; buras, la, USAderelict

   M/V LA7240FW Sinking; Buras, LA, USA.
   Buras, LA, USA.
   1. On June 14, 2022, the USCG Sector New Orleans received NRC Report # 1338758 stating that the M/V LA7240FW was sinking and discharging oil while moored to a private dock in the Doullet Canal, tributary of Adams Bay, Plaquemines Parish, LA. The observed sheen on June 15 was 300ft long by 45 ft wide, silver and rainbow. USCG contracted an OSRO to respond. The vessel could contain up to 400 gallons of fuel oil onboard. USCG is working with the vessel owner on a salvage plan.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 400 GALLONS. TAGS: DERELICT.
   3. POSITION 29.386N 089.598W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10476: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10476

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   NOAAORR-104832022-06-23 00:00Z → cancelled 2022-07-07 00:00Z
   Breton sound, laoil

   Crude Oil Discharge from Platform, Breton Sound, LA.
   Breton Sound, LA.
   1. On June 23 2022, USCG Sector New Orleans IMD notified SSC of a 20-gallon crude oil spill discharge in Main Pass 21. Discharge has been secured and WCC Energy Group is the owner-operator. The location of the platform is 29.5641N, -89.3358W, in Breton Sound. Reported 2-mile x 600 feet silver sheen with 25 ft x 50 ft dark oil in the center. USCG requested a trajectory for discharge. USFWS was notified and was provided the NOAA trajectory. Based on current information we do not anticipate shoreline impact from this spill.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 20 GALLONS.
   3. POSITION 29.564N 089.336W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10483: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10483