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South pass, mississippi delta, la

Shrimp Boat Aground; South Pass, Mississippi Delta, la · 41 messages · 2008-02-12 to 2008-12-16

status: closed 2008-12-16 00:00Z
opened: 2008-02-12 00:00Z
sea: Gulf of Mexico
position: 28.980, -89.155
joined by: proximity (same type, same sea, within 30 nm and 30 days)
key: pollution:NOAAORR-7770

Timeline · 41 messages, oldest first

NOAAORR-77702008-02-12 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-02-26 00:00Z

Lake raccourci well #2; terrebone parish, laoil

Lake Raccourci Well #2; Terrebone Parish, LA.
Terrebone Parish, LA.
1. On 12 Feb. 2008, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified of a leaking well in Lake Raccourci, Terrebonne Parish, LA. The well casing is reported to have failed, allowing an unknown amount of oil to be released. Sheens and slicks ranging from 400 yds to 4 miles in length have been reported. NOAA was requested to provide trajectory and weather support and will go on-scene in the morning. Severe thunderstorms have prevent assessment until tomorrow.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL.
3. POSITION 29.191N 090.343W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7770: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7770

NOAAORR-77752008-02-15 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-02-29 00:00Z

South pelto, laoil

Well Blowout; South Pelto, LA.
South Pelto, LA.
1. The NOAA SCC was contacted Friday morning, Feb 15th concerning a well blowout at South Pelto 10 Well B. Worst case discharge per day was identified as 1M-1.5M cubic feet of natural gas, 90 bbl of condensate with a specific gravity of 53 and 500 bbl of saltwater. There is currently no evidence of sheening or recoverable product. The natural gas leak has not been shut down and the platform has been evacuated. The USCG is requesting a trajectory for the next few days concerning the condensate.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: LIGHT CONDENSATE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 3780 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 28.948N 090.724W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7775: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7775

NOAAORR-77842008-03-02 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-03-16 00:00Z

Barartaria bay, laoil

Manilia Villiage; Barartaria Bay, LA.
Barartaria Bay, LA.
1. On Sunday morning, 2 March 2008, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator to request support for a transfer operation at a tank battery near Manila Village, LA. The facility was under a NOFI to remove the threat of a potential 5000 bbl crude oil spill. The specific support requested this morning was to assist in forecasting the tides to aid in a safe transit of the barge from this shallow estuarine environment.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 210000 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.511N 089.986W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7784: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7784

NOAAORR-77832008-03-02 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-03-16 00:00Z

Grand isle 47C; near se louisiana coast, gulf of mexicooil

Grand Isle 47C; Near SE Louisiana Coast, Gulf of Mexico.
Near SE Louisiana Coast, Gulf of Mexico.
1. On Sunday, 2 March 2008, USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of yet another small release from Grand Isle Block 47C. This facility was destroyed during Hurricane Katrina and has been a chronic source of small oil releases. The current report states that 100 gallons per day of a light crude is currently being released, and that oil sheen was observed 2.4 miles offshore of the Fourchon Beach area.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL.
3. POSITION 28.984N 090.067W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7783: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7783

NOAAORR-77882008-03-09 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-03-23 00:00Z

Bayou chaland, grand terre island, laoil

Pipeline Failure; Bayou Chaland, Grand Terre Island, LA.
Bayou Chaland, Grand Terre Island, LA.
1. On Sunday Afternoon, 9 March 2008, the NOAA Regional Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified of a possible mystery spill near Quatre Bayou Pass (Four-Bayou Pass) and Bayou Chaland. This area is on the eastern portion of Grand Terre Island. The aerial photographs were taken by member of the public, but could well be stranded oil.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: SUSPECTED MYSTERY OIL SPILL.
3. POSITION 29.309N 089.743W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7788: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7788

NOAAORR-77922008-03-17 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-03-31 00:00Z

On march 17, 2008, the noaa ssc was notified of a fluosilicic acid release at the stolt-haven facility…chemical

Fluosilicic Acid Release; Braithwaite, LA.
Braithwaite, LA.
1. On March 17, 2008, the NOAA SSC was notified of a fluosilicic Acid release at the Stolt-Haven Facility across the Mississippi River from Belle Chasse, LA. This is a fuming acid (creates fumes) that is highly toxic by inhalation. The leaking tank has a capacity of 12,500 barrels and is leaking at an estimate rate of 50 gallons per minute. The tank has been leaking for at least 6 hours and is ongoing. The spilled material is currently contained within the facility but is creating hazardous fumes. The river has been closed to traffic for a mile above and below the facility. NOAA ERD has been requested to evaluate the migration of the fumes, potential response options to minimize fumes, and potential impacts and fates if the spilled acid is released into the river. On 17 March 2008, 430,000 gallons of this acid solution was discharged into the Mississippi River. Two weeks later, additional [...]
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL. COMMODITY: FLUROSILICIC ACID. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 930000 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.874N 089.948W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7792: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7792

NOAAORR-78072008-04-14 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-04-28 00:00Z

Salvador state wma, louisianapipeline

Bayou Couba Oil Spill; Salvador State WMA, Louisiana.
Salvador State WMA, Louisiana.
1. On Monday, 14 April 2008, the Regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified by USCG Sector New Orleans of a small spill near Bayou Couba in South Louisiana. The Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's office (LOSCO) also provided prompt notification and updates. At the time it was reported as a small spill, maybe 4 to 5 bbls, and contained. There were no issues identified that required direct NOAA support. Since then, there has been on-scene investigation by the USCG, and the USCG has asked for assistance relative to the response and cleanup. One concern identified was marsh and vegetation impacts during the cleanup (OSRO cut trees down/paths made in vegetation). USCG plans an overflight of the impacted area. The NOAA SSC will meet with the USCG in the morning. The location of the spill is within the Salvador State Wildlife Management Area.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL BRINE WATER. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 210 GALLONS. TAGS: PIPELINE.
3. POSITION 28.800N 090.170W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7807: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7807

NOAAORR-78082008-04-18 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-05-02 00:00Z

Two patches of crude oil were reported by msu houma in a small system of channels between lake long and the…pipeline

Lake Long Pipeline Spill; Houma, LA.
Houma, LA.
1. Two patches of crude oil were reported by MSU Houma in a small system of channels between Lake Long and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). It is suspected that the spill is from the a 2" pipe from a nearby production facility: the Kriti Exploration Co, Lake Long Facility. It is estimated that the total released is about 10-15 bbls.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 630 GALLONS. TAGS: PIPELINE.
3. POSITION 29.567N 090.550W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7808: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7808

NOAAORR-78112008-04-24 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-05-08 00:00Z

Mystery sheen; south timbalier island block 130, lousianaoil

Mystery Sheen; South Timbalier Island Block 130, Lousiana.
South Timbalier Island Block 130, Lousiana.
1. On 4/24/08 the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG regarding a report of a 10 x 4 mile silver sheen near South Timbalier Block 130, offshore Louisiana. A USCG overflight is pending to assess the situation. USCG requested trajectory and weather information.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UNKNOWN OIL.
3. POSITION 28.666N 090.156W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7811: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7811

NOAAORR-78242008-05-28 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-06-11 00:00Z

Hillcorp tank battery 25; timbalier bay, laoil

HillCorp Tank Battery 25; Timbalier Bay, LA.
Timbalier Bay, LA.
1. On May 28, 2008, the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a spill from HillCorp Tank Battery 25 in Timbalier Bay, LA, at position 29° 05'N, 90° 27'W. The spill volume was reported as 20 bbl water and 20 bbl product. The release was reported at 06:15 local time. USCG requested trajectory support.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.083N 090.450W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7824: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7824

NOAAORR-78252008-05-29 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-06-12 00:00Z

Block 237 platform; eugene island, laoil

Block 237 Platform; Eugene Island, LA.
Eugene Island, LA.
1. At 1400 local time, USCG contacted the SSC in regards to a 113 gallon spill of Louisiana crude oil reported earlier in the morning on 29 May 2008. There is currently a sheen 7 miles by 0.25 miles. THe USCG MSU Morgan City has requested trajectory support.
2. THREAT: OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 113 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 28.533N 091.496W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7825: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7825

NOAAORR-78272008-06-03 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-06-17 00:00Z

Post-hurricane katrina grand isle 47C, ; gulf of mexico, lahurricane

Post-Hurricane Katrina Grand Isle 47C, ; Gulf of Mexico, LA.
Gulf of Mexico, LA.
1. This Hotline entry will be used to track and monitor all subsequent USCG support request for GI-47 until final repairs are completed. At approximately 0230 on 3 Jun2008 an estimated 9 barrels of crude oil was lost from a hurricane damaged platform off Port Fourchon, LA. Sheen is reported as 2x8 miles in size. Platform location: 28deg 57.01 min N Lat, 090deg 01.00 min W Long. Leading edge of sheen is approx. 18 miles off Port Fourchon at 29deg 00 min N Lat, 89deg 51 min W Long. NOAA ERD was contacted at 0900 to provide WX and trajectory support. Additional, hurricane related, releases from this platform and block area will be added to this hotline incident.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. TAGS: HURRICANE.
3. POSITION 28.950N 090.017W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7827: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7827

NOAAORR-78332008-06-10 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-06-24 00:00Z

Ship shoal block 7 pipeline release; gulf of mexico, lapipeline

Ship Shoal Block 7 Pipeline Release; Gulf of Mexico, LA.
Gulf of Mexico, LA.
1. The USCG notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a pipeline failure 2.5 to 3 miles off the Louisiana coast.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: GAS AND CONDENSATE. TAGS: PIPELINE.
3. POSITION 29.188N 091.179W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7833: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7833

NOAAORR-78412008-06-23 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-07-07 00:00Z

Loop, gulf of mexico, laoil

M/V RAMLAH Oil Spill; LOOP, Gulf of Mexico, LA.
LOOP, Gulf of Mexico, LA.
1. The USCG notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a release on the deck of the M/V RAMLAH of 200 bbls of light crude oil at the LOOP Terminal (approximately 12 nautical miles SW of Belle Pass, Louisiana). The release was reported to have occurred at approximately 1920 hrs local time. Some portion of the 200 bbls was reported to have spilled into Gulf of Mexico waters. The USCG has requested a trajectory analysis.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: LIGHT CRUDE OIL (ARBAIAN LIGHT). MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 200 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 28.887N 090.000W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7841: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7841

NOAAORR-78432008-06-26 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-07-10 00:00Z

Mystery slick, nrc 875386; gulf of mexico, off grand isle, laoil

Mystery Slick, NRC 875386; Gulf of Mexico, off Grand Isle, LA.
Gulf of Mexico, off Grand Isle, LA.
1. At 10:29 AM (Local Time), the NOAA Regional Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified of a mystery slick/sheen in the Gulf of Mexico SE of Grand Isle, Louisiana. The report stated a 1x1 mile dark slick or sheen. The reported location was 29° 15’ 36” N Lat. 089° 52’ 42” W Long. At 9:15 AM. This location is just outside of state waters and the reported on-scene winds were from the S (on-shore winds). NOAA was requested to provide a trajectory analysis.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UNK.
3. POSITION 29.260N 089.878W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7843: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7843

NOAAORR-78452008-06-27 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-07-11 00:00Z

Mystery sheen, ship shoal 182; gulf of mexico, offshore laoil

Mystery Sheen, Ship Shoal 182; Gulf of Mexico, Offshore LA.
Gulf of Mexico, Offshore LA.
1. June 27, 2008, 0800 CDT, a large area of sheen was reported off the coast of Louisiana, near Ship Shoal Block 182. The sheen is described as a silver sheen, 10,000 feet long by 2,500 feet wide. The location has been reported as 28° 35’ 48’’N 90° 58’ 46’’ W. The USCG has requested a forecast for the movement of the reported sheen.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UNKNOWN OIL (SHEEN).
3. POSITION 28.597N 090.979W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7845: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7845

NOAAORR-78462008-06-30 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-07-14 00:00Z

Off la coastoil

Unknown Sheen; Off LA Coast.
Off LA Coast.
1. On the morning of 30 June 2008, the SSC was notified by MSU Morgan City of an unknown sheen approxiamtely 10 miles off the LA coast. The sheen is reported to be 1 mile wide by 1 mile long and is 10% dull sheen and 80% bright (rainbow) sheen. They have requested trajectory and weather information.
2. THREAT: OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 126 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 28.885N 090.802W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7846: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7846

NOAAORR-78602008-07-08 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-07-22 00:00Z

Mystery sheen, west delta 90; gulf of mexicooil

Mystery Sheen, West Delta 90; Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf of Mexico.
1. A silver sheen was reported in West Delta 90 at 0930 CDT, estimated to be 2 miles by 10 miles in size. The location was reported as 28°56.17'N--089°39.37'W. This location is approximately 17 miles offshore from Lanaux Island.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 28.936N 089.656W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7860: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7860

NOAAORR-78632008-07-25 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-08-08 00:00Z

West delta 55; mississippi river delta, laoil

West Delta 55; Mississippi River Delta, LA.
Mississippi River Delta, LA.
1. On 7/25/08, NOAA ERD was notified of a spill in the west delta Block 55 region of the Mississippi river. An unknown amount was spilled. The NRC report indicated a 2 mile slick on 7/24/08. The NOAA SSC reported a 20 mile slick on the morning of 7/25/08. Tentatively believed to be the result of a vessel striking a wellhead but no details are available. This incident is in the general area of the oil from the New Orleans Barge Incident.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CONDENSATE AND NATURAL GAS.
3. POSITION 29.043N 089.423W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7863: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7863

NOAAORR-78672008-08-04 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-08-18 00:00Z

Offshore of belle passoil

Grounded Jackup vessel; Offshore of Belle Pass.
Offshore of Belle Pass.
1. The vessel was having problems earlier this morning and is now ashore. It has 8500 gallons of diesel and 2100 gallons of hydraulic oil. No spill reported.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL AND LUB OILS. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 10600 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.089N 090.228W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7867: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7867

NOAAORR-78812008-08-31 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-09-14 00:00Z

Louisiana coastal zonehurricane

Hurricane Gustav - Response Information; Louisiana Coastal Zone.
Louisiana Coastal Zone.
1. A ResponseLink Hotline has been established to provide general updates and aid in providing NOAA products to other state and federal agencies during the expected post-landfall emergency response. Any specific incidents that NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration (ORR) responds to would likely generate a separate Hotline Account with Gustav as a prefix.
2. THREAT: OTHER. COMMODITY: HURRICANE RESPONSE. TAGS: HURRICANE.
3. POSITION 29.233N 090.033W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7881: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7881

NOAAORR-78822008-09-03 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-09-17 00:00Z

Nw breton sound, lahurricane

Hurricane Gustav - Tank Battery; NW Breton Sound, LA.
NW Breton Sound, LA.
1. At approximately 1000 (CDT) an USCG overflight reported a 50 yd x 50 yd patch of oil around a tank battery in NW Breton Sound, LA with sheen extending for 1 mile-no direction given. Initial estimate is 20 bbls of crude oil. ERD was contacted to provide oil spill trajectory information.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 840 GALLONS. TAGS: HURRICANE.
3. POSITION 29.668N 089.440W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7882: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7882

NOAAORR-78832008-09-03 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-09-17 00:00Z

Barataria bay, lahurricane

Hurricane Gustav - Well Head; Barataria Bay, LA.
Barataria Bay, LA.
1. At 1000 (CDT) a USCG overflight reported a well head in Barataria Bay, LA spraying gas/oil condensate. Volume unknown. RP unknown. ERD contacted to provide trajectory information.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: GAS/OIL CONDENSATE. TAGS: HURRICANE, WELLHEAD.
3. POSITION 29.423N 089.941W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7883: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7883

NOAAORR-78902008-09-17 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-10-01 00:00Z

Near galliano, lawellhead

Grand Bayou Blue Well Blowout; Near Galliano, LA.
Near Galliano, LA.
1. On the evening of 17 September 2008, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified of a well blowout in Grand Bayou Blue at 29° 28.011’ N Lat. 090° 22.901’ W Long. This position places the release approximately 10 miles NNW of Galliano Louisiana.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. TAGS: WELLHEAD.
3. POSITION 29.467N 090.382W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7890: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7890

NOAAORR-78962008-09-26 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-10-10 00:00Z

Golden medow, laoil

Catfish Lake Condensate Spill; Golden Medow, LA.
Golden Medow, LA.
1. On 26 September 2008, the USCG notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of an oil release in Catfish Lake Louisiana. As a result of an equipment failure, 50 bbls of condensate crude was released int the environment. The USCG requested a trajectory analysis and natural resources at risk summary.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL CONDENSATE, EST. 40 API. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 2100 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.368N 090.346W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7896: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7896

NOAAORR-79012008-10-04 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-10-18 00:00Z

Mississippi delta, lamystery substance

Mystery Spill, Near Delta Wildlife Refuge; Mississippi Delta, LA.
Mississippi Delta, LA.
1. A small oil slick estimated at 3 bbls was observed at 29° 21.28’ N Lat. 089° 14.14’ W Long at 1000 hrs (local time). This position places the observed slick approximately 3 miles NW of Main Pass and roughly 6 to 8 miles SSW of Breton Island.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. TAGS: MYSTERY SUBSTANCE.
3. POSITION 29.355N 089.236W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7901: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7901

NOAAORR-79022008-10-05 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-10-19 00:00Z

Mississippi river, new orleans, laoil

Fuel Oil and Urea Incident; Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA.
Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA.
1. On Sunday morning, 5 October 2008, the NOAA HAZMAT Duty Officer (HDO) notified the regional Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a incident on the Mississippi River involving Heavy Fuel Oil and Urea.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: HEAVY FUEL OIL AND UREA.
3. POSITION 30.053N 090.510W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7902: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7902

NOAAORR-79052008-10-09 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-10-23 00:00Z

At 0905 pdt, erd was notified of an ongoing release of oleum from a tank at a pcs nitrogen facility in…chemical

PCS Nitrogen; Geismar, LA.
Geismar, LA.
1. At 0905 PDT, ERD was notified of an ongoing release of Oleum from a tank at a PCS Nitrogen facility in Geismar, LA. The size of the tank, the release rate and the concentration of the oleum is unknown. The leaking tank is not contained, is 1/4 mile from the Mississippi River and generating a plume.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL. COMMODITY: OLEUM (SULFURIC ACID).
3. POSITION 30.218N 091.053W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7905: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7905

NOAAORR-79062008-10-11 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-10-25 00:00Z

Gom, louisiana coastoil

Mystery Sheen, off Timbalier Bay; GOM, Louisiana Coast.
GOM, Louisiana Coast.
1. At 0725 hrs (local time) on 11 Oct. 2008, a 5 mile long slick composed of silver sheen was observed approximately 7 miles south of Timbalier Bay off the coast of Louisiana. The slick was reported at position 28° 56.73’ N Lat. 090° 21.95’ W Long. and being some 100 yards wide with continuous coverage. It is not know if the reported position is the leading edge or a central point for reference. The observer reported to the NRC that the estimated volume was 28.4 gallons (we assume this was based on a sheen calculation).
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UNKNOWN OIL (SHEEN). MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 28 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 28.945N 090.366W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7906: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7906

NOAAORR-79092008-10-18 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-11-01 00:00Z

Mystery slick, near GI-47c; gom, louisiana coastmystery substance

Mystery Slick, Near GI-47c; GOM, Louisiana Coast.
GOM, Louisiana Coast.
1. The USCG is responding to an observed slick 20 miles of the Louisiana Coast near Grand Isle. There is no identified source at present.
2. THREAT: OIL. TAGS: MYSTERY SUBSTANCE.
3. POSITION 28.998N 089.875W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7909: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7909

NOAAORR-79162008-10-28 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-11-11 00:00Z

Gulf of mexico, laoil

Mystery Sheen off of Barataria Bay; Gulf of Mexico, LA.
Gulf of Mexico, LA.
1. On October 28, 2008, ERD was notified of a mystery sheen located approximately 20 miles offshore of Barataria Bay. The sheen was reported as silvery and approximately 2 miles in length.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.001N 089.859W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7916: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7916

NOAAORR-79152008-10-28 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-11-11 00:00Z

New orleans, laoil

Tug Miss Janice; New Orleans, LA.
New Orleans, LA.
1. On October 28, 2008, at approximately 1530 EDT, the Tug Miss Janice was reported sinking on the Mississippi River near mile 97.8 (approx. location: 29º 55’ 01.74”N, 90º 04’ 45.587”W). The vessel is carrying approximately 14,000 gallons of diesel fuel and an unknown quantity of lube oil. The NOAA SSC was contacted for coordination and trajectory assistance.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 14000 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.917N 090.079W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7915: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7915

NOAAORR-79172008-10-29 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-11-12 00:00Z

Louisiana mystery sheen; 15 miles off barataria bayoil

Louisiana mystery sheen; 15 miles off Barataria Bay.
15 miles off Barataria Bay.
1. Nuther mystery sheen in the same area
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.027N 089.820W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7917: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7917

NOAAORR-79212008-11-03 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-11-17 00:00Z

Mississippi river, new orleans, laoil

Floating, Sheening Drum; Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA.
Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA.
1. On 3 Nov. 2008, the USCG requested a trajectory analysis of a floating and sheening drum spotted in the Mississippi River by a USCG overflight. The drum was sighted at 29° 55.2’ N Lat. 090° 08.4’ W Long. and favoring the RDB of the river. This position places the drum roughly in New Orleans.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UNKOWN, BUT SUSPECTED TO BE A PETROLEUM PRODUCT OR WASTE.. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 55 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.920N 090.140W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7921: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7921

NOAAORR-79222008-11-04 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-11-18 00:00Z

Mississippi river, geismer, lachemical

M/V JO SYCAMORE, TDI Release; Mississippi River, Geismer, LA.
Mississippi River, Geismer, LA.
1. On the morning of 4 Nov. 2008 (Election Day), the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Baton Rouge LA notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a vessel incident with Toluene Diisocyanate (or TDI). During a transfer operation, TDI is thought to have reacted with water in a hose resulting in a hose failure and spill of 150 gallons onto the deck.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL. COMMODITY: TOLUENE DIISOCYNATE (TDI). MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 150 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 30.186N 091.012W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7922: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7922

NOAAORR-79242008-11-06 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-11-20 00:00Z

Turtle bay, south laoil

Wellhead Failure and Oil Spill; Turtle Bay, South LA.
Turtle Bay, South LA.
1. On 6 Nov. 2008, the USCG notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of an oil spill in South Louisiana. A half inch nipple between the casing valve and check valve broke from an oil producing well resulting in oil flowing free from the wellhead. The source was secured at 0127 hrs (local time). The discharged amount is unknown, but suspected to be small since the well only produces 4 to 5 bbls per day.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 210 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.529N 090.130W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7924: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7924

NOAAORR-79252008-11-06 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-11-20 00:00Z

Gom, mississippi delta, lagrounding

M/V MISTER JACOB Grounding; GOM, Mississippi Delta, LA.
GOM, Mississippi Delta, LA.
1. On the evening of 6 Nov. 2008, USCG Sector New Orleans notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a grounded vessel in South Pass, LA. The cause of the accident is unknown at this time as are the details of the vessel. What is known is at 1945 hrs (local time) the M/V MISTER JACOB grounded on what was reported as a rock jetty and holed both fuel tanks. The vessel was report to be carrying just under 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel. NOAA was requested to provide a trajectory analysis.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL FUEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 10000 GALLONS. TAGS: GROUNDING.
3. POSITION 28.875N 089.038W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7925: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7925

NOAAORR-79272008-11-08 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-11-22 00:00Z

Grand isle block 54 oil spill; gulf of mexico, laoil

Grand Isle Block 54 Oil Spill; Gulf of Mexico, LA.
Gulf of Mexico, LA.
1. On Saturday Evening, 8 Nov. 2008, the NOAA HAZMAT Duty Officer was notified by USCG MSU Morgan City of a release from an offshore wellhead. The cause was unknown at the time of the notification, but may be associated with a wellhead casing or repairs to a casing. The USCG requested a trajectory analysis.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL.
3. POSITION 28.927N 089.945W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7927: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7927

NOAAORR-79292008-11-12 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-11-26 00:00Z

Sw pass jetties, laoil

M/V SEA LION Grounding; SW Pass Jetties, LA.
SW Pass Jetties, LA.
1. The SSC was notified @1200 local time on Nov 12th that Sector New Orleans received a report of a dive support vessel that allided with the SW Pass jetties (28-54.8"N. 089-25.0"W) while transiting east to west from South Pass blk 49 enroute to Port Fourchon. The captain misjudged the navigation area. The vessel had a hole or crack in their bow thruster compartment. So far there have been no signs of pollution. The vessel has a reported 29,062 gallons of diesel onboard, but they are reporting that the fuel tanks are intact. USCG is awaiting their salvage plan and has requested a trajectory from NOAA.
2. THREAT: OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 38000 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 28.913N 089.417W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7929: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7929

NOAAORR-79302008-11-13 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-11-27 00:00Z

Hopedale canal, south laoil

Sunken Vessel, M/V YOUNG GUNS; Hopedale Canal, South LA.
Hopedale Canal, South LA.
1. On the afternoon of 13 Nov. 2008, the USCG requested scientific support related to a lightering and salvage operation on a fishing boat sunk in the Hopedale Canal, South Louisiana. This is a small canal that runs off the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) and is just above Lake Ameda. The position was reported as 29° 49’ 11” N Lat. 089° 39’ 21” W Long.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL FUEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 400 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.820N 089.656W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7930: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7930

NOAAORR-79372008-12-02 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-12-16 00:00Z

South pass, mississippi delta, lagrounding

Shrimp Boat Aground; South Pass, Mississippi Delta, LA.
South Pass, Mississippi Delta, LA.
1. On Monday night, 1 Dec. 2008, the USCG performed a rescue of the crew of a sinking shrimp boat off in the Gulf of Mexico off South Pass. The crew was reported safe, but the abandoned fishing vessel was reported left in gear and moving at an estimated 3 knots. On Tuesday morning at approximately 1000 hrs (local time) the vessel was spotted aground on the W side of South Pass with the engines still engaged (prop wash was observed). The vessel was reported to have 1000 gallons of diesel onboard. USCG Sector New Orleans has requested a trajectory analysis.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL FUEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 1000 GALLONS. TAGS: GROUNDING.
3. POSITION 28.980N 089.155W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7937: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7937

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