Octave pass, la

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   NOAAORR-75482001-03-20 00:00Z → cancelled 2001-04-03 00:00Z
   Main pass blk 310; main pass block 310 spill, louisiana

   Main Pass Blk 310; MAIN PASS BLOCK 310 SPILL, LOUISIANA.
   MAIN PASS BLOCK 310 SPILL, LOUISIANA.
   1. At approximately1420 CST, the ASSC was notified by MSO New Orleans of a crude oil spill of 3,300 gallons from a platform located in position 29?10'N, 88?41'W, Main Pass Block 310. The responsible party conducted an overflight and reported a slick measuring 150 X 1000 yards of dark brown oil. On scene winds are form the W-NW 25-30 knots and seas are 8-12 feet. The release has been secured. NOAA is providing trajectory and weather support. The ASSC is on standby should additional support be required. USCG district 8.
   2. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 3300 GALLONS.
   3. POSITION 29.167N 088.683W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7548: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7548

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   NOAAORR-75532001-04-04 00:00Z → cancelled 2001-04-18 00:00Z
   Octave pass, la

   Octave Pass Mystery Spill; Octave Pass, LA.
   Octave Pass, LA.
   1. At 1550 CDT the ASSC was contacted by MSO New Orleans about four distinct packets of oil within an area measuring 0.75 X 5 miles approximately 1.5 nautical miles east of Octave Pass in position 29? 15.45'N 089? 06.08'W. The source and type of oil is unknown at this time. On scene winds are from the SE at 9kts and seas are 2-3 feet. A fishing vessel in the area initially reported the slick and observed areas of dark brown to rainbow sheen. The fishing vessel also reported a hydrocarbon smell while in the slick. An FPN has been opened and a contractor is on-scene. NOAA is providing weather, trajectory, and resources at risk. USCG district 8.
   2. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.258N 089.101W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7553: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7553