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Ship shoal area, la

Sheen; Ship Shoal Area, la · 11 messages · 2009-07-09 to 2009-11-30

status
closed 2009-11-30 00:00Z
opened
2009-07-09 00:00Z
sea
Gulf of Mexico
position
28.822, -90.922
joined by
proximity (same type, same sea, within 30 nm and 30 days)
key
pollution:NOAAORR-8045

Timeline · 11 messages, oldest first

  1. 1
    NOAAORR-80452009-07-09 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-07-23 00:00Z
    Off timbalier island, laoil
    Mystery Slick; Off Timbalier island, LA.
    Off Timbalier island, LA.
    1. At approximately 2:00PM local time, the SSC was notified by USCG MSU Morgan City, LA of a mystery slick seen by a USCG helicopter at approximately 10:00AM local time on July 9, 2009. The slick was reported to be 3 miles by 8 miles and "black" in color. It's reported location was 29 degrees 02 minutes 46 seconds N, 090 degrees 31 minutes 33 seconds W. No further information was given. A trajectory was requested.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.046N 090.526W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8045: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8045
  2. 2
    NOAAORR-80612009-07-26 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-08-09 00:00Z
    On sunday afternoon, 26 july 2009, noaa was notified of an oil spill 33 miles offshore and 60 miles…pipeline
    Eugene Island Pipeline Spill; GOM, LA.
    GOM, LA.
    1. On Sunday afternoon, 26 July 2009, NOAA was notified of an oil spill 33 miles offshore and 60 miles southwest of Houma, LA that occurred on Saturday afternoon. The leak was from the Eugene Island Pipeline System and approximately 63,000 gallons of oil was released. Pre-approved dispersant was applied to the heaviest concentrations of the spill. On water recovery was also initiated. NOAA is providing on-going trajectory and weather support.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: 33.7 API GRAVITY CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 546000 GALLONS. TAGS: PIPELINE.
    3. POSITION 28.721N 090.868W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8061: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8061
  3. 3
    NOAAORR-80772009-08-15 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-08-29 00:00Z
    Off timbalier islandoil
    Mystery Sheen; Off Timbalier Island.
    Off Timbalier Island.
    1. On August 15th, 2009, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the SSC regarding a sheen 150 yards by 150 yards rainbow in color at 28°54’53” N Lat. 090°29’13” W Long which is approxiately 9nm off Timbalier Island.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 28.915N 090.487W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8077: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8077
  4. 4
    NOAAORR-80822009-08-25 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-09-08 00:00Z
    Sheen; grand isle block 93oil
    Sheen; Grand Isle Block 93.
    Grand Isle Block 93.
    1. At 9:00PM local time, the SSC was contacted by USCG MSU Morgan City regarding a sheen offshore in Grand Isle Block 93. The sheen was reported at 8:06PM local time by a platform as a 10 mile by 2 mile silver sheen. The platform is located at 28°32'56"N 090°04'07"W. The USCG has requested a trajectory and estimation of sheen amount.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UNKNOWN OIL.
    3. POSITION 28.549N 090.069W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8082: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8082
  5. 5
    NOAAORR-80952009-09-12 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-09-26 00:00Z
    Gulf of mexico, lacollision
    SOUTHERN DANCER Incident and Diesel Spill; Gulf of Mexico, LA.
    Gulf of Mexico, LA.
    1. At 2:55 AM (local time) on 12 September (early Saturday morning), the U.S. Coast Guard notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator that an Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) struck a rig while being untied. The vessel spun around and allied with the rig spilling an estimated 1,800 gallons of marine diesel fuel into the Gulf of Mexico. The location was roughly 4 nautical miles SW of Belle Pass Louisiana and just off the barrier islands and Timbalier Bay. The source is reported secured. NOAA was requested to provide a trajectory analysis.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: MARINE DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 1800 GALLONS. TAGS: COLLISION.
    3. POSITION 29.016N 090.277W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8095: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8095
  6. 6
    NOAAORR-81002009-09-22 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-10-06 00:00Z
    Mystery sheen; grande isle block 37, laoil
    Mystery Sheen; Grande Isle Block 37, LA.
    Grande Isle Block 37, LA.
    1. At approximately 0830 local time on 22 Sep 09, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the SSC regarding a 1 mile by 2 mile barely visible sheen approximately 6nm offshore between Belle Pass and Grande Isle, LA. The USCG asked for a trajectory to be sure this would not impact land.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.038N 090.110W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8100: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8100
  7. 7
    NOAAORR-81032009-09-26 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-10-10 00:00Z
    Reported sheen, s timbalier block 52; gulf of mexico, off louisiana coastoil
    Reported Sheen, S Timbalier Block 52; Gulf of Mexico, Off Louisiana Coast.
    Gulf of Mexico, Off Louisiana Coast.
    1. A 7 mile by 100 yd rainbow sheen was reported approximately 8 miles S of Timbalier Island in the Gulf of Mexico. The initial reported stated that the sheen was moving to the SE. The source is unknown (NRC Notification #918928).
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UNK.
    3. POSITION 28.932N 090.498W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8103: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8103
  8. 8
    NOAAORR-81182009-10-01 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-10-15 00:00Z
    Mystery spill ship shoal block 118 ; gulf of mexicomystery substance
    Mystery Spill Ship Shoal Block 118 ; Gulf of Mexico.
    Gulf of Mexico.
    1. At 0710 hrs (local time) on 1 October 2009, a mystery slick was observed 18 miles S of the Isles Dernieres. The slick was reported as a 1 x 3 miles “dark oil” orientated from the SE to the NW and moving NW. USCG MSU Morgan City has requested a trajectory analysis.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UNK OIL. TAGS: MYSTERY SUBSTANCE.
    3. POSITION 28.814N 090.872W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8118: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8118
  9. 9
    NOAAORR-81262009-10-09 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-10-23 00:00Z
    Near lake pelto, laoil
    Captain Nathan shrimping vessel; near Lake Pelto, LA.
    near Lake Pelto, LA.
    1. At 0950 local time, the SSC was contacted by USCG MSU Morgan City regarding a shrimping vessel that is hard aground in the Lake Pelto area. The 46ft Captain Nathan is carrying 700 gallons of marine diesel. There is currently no pollution at this time, but they have requested the weather and a trajectory in case of a release.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.033N 090.733W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8126: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8126
  10. 10
    NOAAORR-81432009-11-05 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-11-19 00:00Z
    Loop buoy #3; offshore louisianaoil
    LOOP Buoy #3; Offshore Louisiana.
    Offshore Louisiana.
    1. On November 5, 2009, USCG contacted the NOAA Emergency Response Division for support on a potential spill from the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP). A mechanical issue at Buoy #3 has the potential to result in a 100 bbl (4200 gallon) crude oil. USCG requested trajectory and weather support
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE . MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 4200 GALLONS.
    3. POSITION 28.885N 090.025W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8143: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8143
  11. 11
    NOAAORR-81522009-11-16 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-11-30 00:00Z
    Ship shoal area, laoil
    Sheen; Ship Shoal Area, LA.
    Ship Shoal Area, LA.
    1. On 16 November, 2009, the NOAA SSC was notified of a light brown sheen 0.75nm by 0.25nm moving to the west. A platform reported seeing the sheen at 28°49'20"N, 090°55'20"W. Source is unknown at this time. USCG MSU Morgan City, LA has requested a trajectory and weather.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 28.822N 090.922W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8152: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8152

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