Spills · event

Lobo operating, grand bay tank battery #1; venice, la 70091, USA

47 messages · 2017-02-12 to 2018-03-07

status: closed 2018-03-07 00:00Z
opened: 2017-02-12 00:00Z
sea: Gulf of Mexico
position: 29.321, -89.293
joined by: proximity (same type, same sea, within 30 nm and 30 days)
key: pollution:NOAAORR-9435

Timeline · 47 messages, oldest first

NOAAORR-94352017-02-12 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-02-26 00:00Z

Whitney oil&gas well 1008B#14; south pass 24, venice, la 70091, USAoil

Whitney Oil&Gas Well 1008B#14; South Pass 24, Venice, LA 70091, USA.
South Pass 24, Venice, LA 70091, USA.
1. On February 12, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO about a report of an out of service well discharging into the Gulf of Mexico at South Pass 24. Boon is staged and ready on-scene; Clean Gulf Associates standing by. An overflight is scheduled in the morning in order to investigate shoreline impact.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 138 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.005N 089.272W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9435: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9435

NOAAORR-94372017-02-13 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-02-27 00:00Z

Whitney oil & gas well #11; south passoil

Whitney Oil & Gas Well #11; South Pass.
South Pass.
1. On February 13, 2017 Whitney Oil & Gas in New Orleans reported a spill of 0.033 gallons of crude oil. USCG Sector New Orleans reported the incident to NOAA's RRO at 1430 (CST). No products were requested at that time.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 0 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.044N 089.304W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9437: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9437

NOAAORR-94392017-02-15 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-03-01 00:00Z

Ig petroleum, west delta 84; louisianaoil

IG Petroleum, West Delta 84; Louisiana.
Louisiana.
1. On February 15, 2017, Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC of a jack-up barge which discharged 2 barrels of an unknown oil in Southwest Pass. USCG is sending pollution responders to investigate.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL (UNKNOWN). MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 10 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 28.931N 089.430W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9439: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9439

NOAAORR-94602017-03-20 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-04-03 00:00Z

Hilcorp abandoned well head jgtb 162; west bay areaoil

Hilcorp Abandoned well head JGTB 162; West Bay Area.
West Bay Area.
1. On March 20, 2017, NOAA was contacted by USCG regarding a discharge from an abandoned gas well head. Responders are in route to begin operations to shut in the well head in the morning. No release rate reported. Overflight conducted for a 1.0x0.5mile sheen, another overflight is anticipated for the afternoon.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: LA CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 840 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.145N 089.374W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9460: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9460

NOAAORR-94652017-04-05 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-04-19 00:00Z

Rigolets oil spill,jefferson parish - hilcorp; the rigolets, port sulphur, la 70083, USAoil

Rigolets oil spill,Jefferson Parish - Hilcorp; the Rigolets, Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA.
the Rigolets, Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA.
1. On April 5, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO to report an oil discharge from low flow line due to a pin hole leak. Hard and soft boom are in place, and the source is secure.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 84 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.574N 090.047W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9465: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9465

NOAAORR-94672017-04-06 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-04-20 00:00Z

Breton sound natural gas well head 46D; united statesother

Breton Sound Natural Gas Well Head 46D; United States.
United States.
1. On April 6, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO about a discharge of natural gas from a well head located in Breton Sound. Wild well is en route; OMI and Clean Gulf Associates are on standby.
2. THREAT: OTHER. COMMODITY: NATIRAL GAS.
3. POSITION 29.578N 089.117W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9467: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9467

NOAAORR-94692017-04-10 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-04-24 00:00Z

Near grand terre, laoil

F/V Bendora Aground; near Grand Terre, LA.
near Grand Terre, LA.
1. On April 10, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC regarding a grounded fishing vessel, F/V Vendora, near Grand Terre, LA. No discharge has occurred, but the vessel has 1,200 gallons of diesel on board. The USCG has requested a trajectory prior to approving a lightering plan.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 1200 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.287N 089.910W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9469: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9469

NOAAORR-94722017-04-15 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-04-29 00:00Z

On april 15, 2017, sector new orleans contacted noaa ssc for evaluation of nesdis anomaly associated with a…oil

Mystery Sheen, NESDIS Report; Breton Sound.
Breton Sound.
1. On April 15, 2017, Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC for evaluation of NESDIS Anomaly associated with a platform. Nearby field personnel from another organization confirmed that the platform was discharging a small amount of crude and a Coast Guard overflight confirmed sheen.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: SOUTH LOUISIANA CRUDE.
3. POSITION 29.390N 089.242W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9472: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9472

NOAAORR-94752017-04-24 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-05-08 00:00Z

On april 24, 2017, sector new orleans notified noaa ssc of a sunken pleasure craft in the mississippi river…oil

Sunken Pleasure Craft, Pass a Loutre; Venice, LA.
Venice, LA.
1. On April 24, 2017, Sector New Orleans notified NOAA SSC of a sunken pleasure craft in the Mississippi River near Pass a Loutre. Vessel has 450 gallons of gasoline onboard, believed to be still in the tote tanks on the vessel but actual status uncertain. Phone support provided regarding fate, effects, and resources at risk.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: GASOLINE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 450 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.143N 089.223W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9475: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9475

NOAAORR-94812017-05-01 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-05-15 00:00Z

Tpic, romere pass la; venice, la 70091, USAoil

TPIC, Romere Pass LA; Venice, LA 70091, USA.
Venice, LA 70091, USA.
1. On May 1, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding the discharge of oil from a leak in a flow line. The oil was reported to have impacted shoreline (mudflat) and vegetation. An OSRO is reported to be on scene, and the source is reported as secured (boom in place, line shut in).
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 210 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.289N 089.231W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9481: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9481

NOAAORR-94852017-05-04 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-05-18 00:00Z

Cox bay oil containment release; port sulphur, la 70083, USAoil

Cox Bay Oil Containment Release; Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA.
Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA.
1. On May 4, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a release of crude oil and rainwater from the containment area of a barge located in the Cox Bay area. The USCG has requested potential resources at risk and some trajectory information.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 420 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.460N 089.607W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9485: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9485

NOAAORR-94842017-05-04 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-05-18 00:00Z

Breton sound la, USAoil

F/V Heidi II; Breton Sound LA, USA.
Breton Sound LA, USA.
1. On May 4, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a sunken vessel in Breton Sound that was the subject of a Search and Rescue (SAR) case. The vessel has been observed discharging fuel. No NRC report is associated with this case. Trajectory and potential resources at risk (RAR) have been requested.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL FUEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 700 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.645N 089.339W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9484: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9484

NOAAORR-94962017-05-24 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-06-07 00:00Z

Mystery sheen, MC-21; offshore laoil

Mystery Sheen, MC-21; Offshore LA.
Offshore LA.
1. On May 24, 2017, a sheen was reported in Mississippi Canyon, Block 21. Sector New Orleans requested SSC evaluation as to possible source. Sheen unrecoverable, no response planned.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL.
3. POSITION 28.937N 088.912W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9496: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9496

NOAAORR-95102017-06-09 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-06-23 00:00Z

Main pass 23 well head leak; breton sound la, USAoil

Main Pass 23 Well Head leak; Breton Sound LA, USA.
Breton Sound LA, USA.
1. On June 9, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a report of 2 mile long by 1 mile wide sheen in Main Pass (MP) block 23. The sheen is from an well head or flowline at an unmanned platform that is suspected to have been discharging since the prior evening. The discharge was secured and the USCG requested a trajectory forecast.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 420 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.575N 089.452W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9510: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9510

NOAAORR-95152017-06-20 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-07-04 00:00Z

Liberated barge, main pass 25; main pass 25, la, USAoil

Liberated barge, Main Pass 25; Main Pass 25, LA, USA.
Main Pass 25, LA, USA.
1. On June 20th, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO to request trajectory information for a barge that broke free from its mooring at the facility located in Main Pass, Louisiana. There is no concern for discharge from the barge, but it may be a hazard to vessels and platforms in the area.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: RELATIVELY EMPTY BARGE LOOSE IN UNMANNED PLATFORM TERRITORY.
3. POSITION 29.529N 089.407W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9515: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9515

NOAAORR-95162017-06-21 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-07-05 00:00Z

Black bay, la, USAchemical

Black Bay Chemical Totes; Black Bay, LA, USA.
Black Bay, LA, USA.
1. On June 21, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding six (6) missing chemical storage totes from a platform located in Black Bay. The totes were discovered missing after the inclement weather event (20-21JUN2017). USCG requested information on the potential hazards of the chemicals contained in the totes.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL. COMMODITY: (X-CHEM)P22 (~700GAL) & METHANOL (~150GAL). MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 950 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.571N 089.512W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9516: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9516

NOAAORR-95212017-06-27 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-07-11 00:00Z

Mystery sheen, plaquemines parish la; plaqueminnes parish, la 70040, USAoil

Mystery Sheen, Plaquemines Parish LA; Plaqueminnes Parish, LA 70040, USA.
Plaqueminnes Parish, LA 70040, USA.
1. On June 27, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a mystery sheen observed during an overflight on 26 JUN 2017. The USCG requested information as to whether the observed anomaly was oil (petroleum) or another material.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.757N 089.968W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9521: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9521

NOAAORR-95242017-07-03 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-07-17 00:00Z

Mystery sheen, NRC#1182978; mississippi canyonoil

Mystery Sheen, NRC#1182978; Mississippi Canyon.
Mississippi Canyon.
1. On July 3, 2017, Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC to request an evaluation of the potential source of the sheen reported to the National Response Center. NOAA was requested to assist with an analysis of currents and winds to help identify the potential source of the sheen.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL.
3. POSITION 29.027N 088.580W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9524: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9524

NOAAORR-95412017-08-05 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-08-19 00:00Z

Mystery sheen , viosca knoll 983; offshore louisianaoil

Mystery Sheen , Viosca Knoll 983; Offshore Louisiana.
Offshore Louisiana.
1. On August 5, 2017, USCG Sector New Orleans IMD contacted the NOAA SSC for evaluation of the potential source of a mystery sheen reported in Viosca Knoll Block 983.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 28.988N 088.928W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9541: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9541

NOAAORR-95432017-08-08 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-08-22 00:00Z

Anomaly, nrc# 1186656, mississippi canyon 20; offshore louisianaoil

Anomaly, NRC# 1186656, Mississippi Canyon 20; Offshore Louisiana.
Offshore Louisiana.
1. On August 8, 2017, Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a satellite "anomaly" or potential spill detected in Mississippi Canyon 20 by the NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) Oceanmap program. Reports provided.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 28.936N 088.970W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9543: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9543

NOAAORR-95532017-08-23 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-09-06 00:00Z

M/V gracie claire; cypress cove area, venice, la 70091, USAoil

M/V Gracie Claire; Cypress Cove Area, Venice, LA 70091, USA.
Cypress Cove Area, Venice, LA 70091, USA.
1. On August 23, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a towing vessel that had sunk while taking on fuel at the Cypress Cove Marina in Venice, LA. The USCG is requesting potential resources at risk, fate, and trajectory information.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: MARINE DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 2300 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.251N 089.358W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9553: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9553

NOAAORR-95582017-08-27 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-09-10 00:00Z

Breton sound 32 loboplatform fire; breton sound, la, USAoil

Breton Sound 32 LOBOPlatform Fire; Breton Sound, LA, USA.
Breton Sound, LA, USA.
1. On August 27, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a platform fire in Breton Sound. All personnel are evacuated and safe. No reports of pollution in the water. The USCG has requested a potential trajectory.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 9870 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.558N 089.325W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9558: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9558

NOAAORR-95752017-09-19 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-10-03 00:00Z

Breton sound, la, USAoil

Lake Fortuna Flare Stack leak; Breton Sound, LA, USA.
Breton Sound, LA, USA.
1. On September 19, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA regarding a flare stack leak and subsequent discharge to the surrounding waters. The incident occurred to an equipment failure; details of the cause are under investigation. The USCG is requesting trajectory information for the discharged product.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 10 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.666N 089.496W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9575: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9575

NOAAORR-95792017-09-22 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-10-06 00:00Z

Romere Pass#59; venice, la 70091, USAoil

Romere Pass#59; Venice, LA 70091, USA.
Venice, LA 70091, USA.
1. On September 22, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA regarding the discharge of crude oil into Romere Pass West Delta National Wildlife Refuge. The discharge was due to a pinhole leak in a 3" submerged pipeline, and impacted an ~50' x 150' tidal marsh and mud flats, with a 30'x40' area containing dark product.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 210 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.275N 089.243W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9579: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9579

NOAAORR-95812017-09-23 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-10-07 00:00Z

Lobo grand bay tank Battery#1; 175 sports marina rd, venice, la 70091, USAoil

Lobo Grand Bay Tank Battery#1; 175 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091, USA.
175 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091, USA.
1. On September 23, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA regarding a produced waste release from a corroded above ground pipeline. The release was visible on an adjacent 50'x30' area of tidal marsh with dead vegetation and pockets of oil. Small pockets of rainbow sheen were observed on the water.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL+ PRODUCED WATER. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 42 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.318N 089.293W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9581: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9581

NOAAORR-95852017-10-03 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-10-17 00:00Z

Botco xto energy, cox bay; port sulpher, la 70083, USAoil

Botco XTO Energy, Cox Bay; Port Sulpher, LA 70083, USA.
Port Sulpher, LA 70083, USA.
1. On October 3, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a dark black sheen 300ft by 300ft caused by the discharge of crude oil from pipeline damaged on the underside of a platform owned by XTO Energy . An estimated 800-1000ft of shoreline was affected. The line has been reported as shut in and the leak is secured.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 336 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.460N 089.623W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9585: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9585

NOAAORR-95922017-10-08 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-10-22 00:00Z

South barge, point a la hache; 18859 hwy 23, port sulphur, la 70083, USAoil

South Barge, Point A La Hache; 18859 Hwy 23, Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA.
18859 Hwy 23, Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA.
1. On October 8, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a sheen coming from the south barge in Point A La Hache.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 0 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.604N 089.788W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9592: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9592

NOAAORR-95942017-10-08 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-10-22 00:00Z

Facility near shell central seaplane, venice la; 70091, USAoil

Facility near Shell Central Seaplane, Venice LA; 70091, USA.
70091, USA.
1. On October 8, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a sheen observed during an overflight this morning. The sheen was in a burmed area and did not enter the water.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.052N 089.309W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9594: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9594

NOAAORR-95932017-10-08 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-10-22 00:00Z

Premiere industries, venice la; haliburton rd, venice, la 70091, USAchemical

Premiere Industries, Venice LA; Haliburton Rd, Venice, LA 70091, USA.
Haliburton Rd, Venice, LA 70091, USA.
1. On October 8, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a potential powdered zinc release at a dock facility. The USCG is working with the owner to further assess and characterize the release.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL. COMMODITY: POWDERED ZINC.
3. POSITION 29.261N 089.359W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9593: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9593

NOAAORR-95962017-10-08 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-10-22 00:00Z

Potential well head leak; east bay, venice, la 70091, USAoil

Potential Well Head leak; East Bay, Venice, LA 70091, USA.
East Bay, Venice, LA 70091, USA.
1. On October 8, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding the report of a sheen observed during an LDEQ overflight in East Bay. The RP was contacted and is currently mobilizing clean-up assets to the area. Weather has been requested.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE.
3. POSITION 28.995N 089.170W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9596: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9596

NOAAORR-95972017-10-10 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-10-24 00:00Z

Hilcorp lake washington well LLE#22; lake washington, port sulphur, la 70083, USAoil

Hilcorp Lake Washington Well LLE#22; Lake Washington, Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA.
Lake Washington, Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA.
1. On October 10, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a reported well leak in Lake Washington, LA. The leak was due to an equipment failure on a well that was reported to have been out of service. The source is reported secured. The USCG is requesting a trajectory forecast.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 1260 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.391N 089.774W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9597: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9597

NOAAORR-96002017-10-12 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-10-26 00:00Z

Tarmat on grand isle beach; 2258 LA-1, grand isle, la 70358, USAoil

Tarmat on Grand Isle Beach; 2258 LA-1, Grand Isle, LA 70358, USA.
2258 LA-1, Grand Isle, LA 70358, USA.
1. On October 12, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans and USCG MSU Houma contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a tar mat and stranded oil observed along a beach on Grand Isle. The USCG requested hind cast, tides, and winds.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.216N 090.020W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9600: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9600

NOAAORR-96072017-10-23 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-11-06 00:00Z

Lobo pipeline leak; grand bay la 70091, USAoil

LOBO Pipeline Leak; Grand Bay LA 70091, USA.
Grand Bay LA 70091, USA.
1. On October 23, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a pipeline leak in Grand Bay. The USCG requesting trajectory forecast and fate as well as potential resources at risk in the area.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL/PRODUCED WATER.
3. POSITION 29.301N 089.285W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9607: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9607

NOAAORR-96232017-11-19 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-12-03 00:00Z

Fishing vessel grounding bastian bay; LA-23, buras, la 70041, USAoil

Fishing Vessel Grounding Bastian Bay; LA-23, Buras, LA 70041, USA.
LA-23, Buras, LA 70041, USA.
1. On November 8, 2017, a 36 ft fishing vessel ran aground in Bastian Bay, LA. 70 gallons of marine diesel were potentially discharged along with an additional 4, 55-gallon drums containing diesel. The USCG contacted the NOAA SSC to request trajectory/fate of discharged diesel and trajectory of orphaned drums.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.300N 089.663W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9623: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9623

NOAAORR-96242017-11-22 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-12-06 00:00Z

On november 22, 2017, the uscg sector new orleans contacted the noaa rro regarding a crude oil discharge…oil

XTO Energy Point a La Hache; LA, USA.
LA, USA.
1. On November 22, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a crude oil discharge from a 6” transfer line between XTO Energy’s Pointe a La Hache north production platform and their south production platform. The discharge is contained within the marsh grass and small ponds in the area, with a light sheen present in the adjacent canal. The source is reported as secured.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 630 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.615N 089.798W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9624: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9624

NOAAORR-96252017-11-28 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-12-12 00:00Z

Breton sound mystery slick; south breton sound, la 70041, USAoil

Breton Sound Mystery Slick; South Breton Sound, LA 70041, USA.
South Breton Sound, LA 70041, USA.
1. On Nov 28, 2017, A 500x50 ft silver sheen with some dark product was observed during an overflight approximately 5 miles offshore in Breton Sound, LA. The quantity of oil estimated at less than 1 barrel. Oil most likely crude. The USCG Sector New Orleans called the New Orleans SSC to request fate and trajectory of the oil slick.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 84 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.451N 089.403W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9625: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9625

NOAAORR-96312017-12-05 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-12-19 00:00Z

Bayou perot isb; 4905 decamp, lafitte, la 70067, USAoil

Bayou Perot ISB; 4905 Decamp, Lafitte, LA 70067, USA.
4905 Decamp, Lafitte, LA 70067, USA.
1. On December 5, 2017, the USCG MSU Houma contacted the New Orleans SSC contacted by regarding a potential request to conduct an in-situ burn in Bayou Perot for an 8" TPIC pipeline that released approximately 50 barrels of crude oil into a floating marsh south of Lake Salvador. The affected area is approximately 65 yards in diameter.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.643N 090.183W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9631: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9631

NOAAORR-96332017-12-15 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-12-29 00:00Z

Mystery sheen main pass 77; laoil

Mystery Sheen Main Pass 77; LA.
LA.
1. On December 15, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA Regional Response Officer regarding a mystery sheen reported on 14DEC2017 @ 1121CST. The sheen was characterized as 100% rainbow ~2mi x 15yrds in length. USCG requested a trajectory analysis as well as satellite imagery, if any exists.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.176N 088.890W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9633: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9633

NOAAORR-96362017-12-24 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-01-07 00:00Z

Breton sound 53; louisiana, united statesoil

Breton Sound 53; Louisiana, United States.
Louisiana, United States.
1. On December 24, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a mystery sheen in Breton Sound, Lousiana. A marine pollution surveillance report (MPSR) from NOAA NESDIS noted an anomaly emanating from a structure in Breton Sound #53. Upon investigation, the discharge was determined to originate at a decommissioned oil production platform previously owned and operated by Century Exploration. The discharge was observed to be active with emulsified oil and silvery sheen beneath the platform, and measured by satellite imagery to be 03 NM x 0.05 NM.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 4200 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.429N 089.135W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9636: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9636

NOAAORR-96382017-12-29 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-01-12 00:00Z

Mystery sheen, main pass 70; la, USAoil

Mystery Sheen, Main Pass 70; LA, USA.
LA, USA.
1. On December 29, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a mystery sheen observed during an overflight. The Sheen was described a 2mi x 20yd with a leading edge heading toward the SW. The USCG has requested a trajectory and fate for the sheen.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE1.
3. POSITION 29.246N 088.985W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9638: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9638

NOAAORR-96392018-01-02 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-01-16 00:00Z

La , USAoil

Bastian Bay Platform Discharge; LA , USA.
LA , USA.
1. On January 2, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a discharge from a Hilcorp energy facility located in Bastian Bay, Louisiana. The discharge was due to the failure of a valve on a bulk separator. The exact details of the sump and drainage system failure, as well as the secondary containment failure, are still under investigation. USCG estimated the total amount discharged to be approximately 8 BBLs, with 4 BBLs reaching the waterway and the remainder contained within the facility's secondary containment.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 336 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.293N 089.528W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9639: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9639

NOAAORR-96452018-01-15 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-01-29 00:00Z

Whitney oil & gas pass-a-loutre wma; la 70091, USAoil

Whitney Oil & Gas Pass-A-Loutre WMA; LA 70091, USA.
LA 70091, USA.
1. On January 15, 2018 , the USCG Sector New Orleans Contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a discharge of crude oil from a storage tank into the Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The leak was reportedly due to a a malfunction of a tank overfill alarm. Source reported secure and clean up and recovery in process.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 126 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.121N 089.170W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9645: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9645

NOAAORR-96522018-01-21 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-02-04 00:00Z

Hilcorp energy's berrwood E-5 platform discharge; venice, la 70091, USAoil

Hilcorp Energy's Berrwood E-5 platform Discharge; Venice, LA 70091, USA.
Venice, LA 70091, USA.
1. On January 21, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding the discharge of approximately 2.75bbls of crude oil from Hilcorp Energy's Berrwood E-5 platform. USCG will conduct a site visit on 21 JAN 2018
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 115 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.000N 089.347W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9652: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9652

NOAAORR-96562018-01-26 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-02-09 00:00Z

Grand isle block 43 produced water sheen; united statesoil

Grand Isle Block 43 Produced Water Sheen; United States.
United States.
1. On January 26, 2018, an unknown quantity of produced water was released from an offshore platform in Grand Isle block 43. The resulting sheen was approximately 5 x 1 mile. The USCG contacted the NOAA SSC and requested a trajectory.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.102N 089.985W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9656: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9656

NOAAORR-96602018-01-31 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-02-14 00:00Z

E, la, USAoil

Yuma Exploration Platform Fire; E, LA, USA.
E, LA, USA.
1. On January 31, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans IMD received report of a fire and potential discharge from an unmanned production platform out of Main Pass 4, in coastal Louisiana. The platform is operated by Yuma Exploration and Production Company. The fire was determined to be caused by a pinhole leak in the fire tube (burner) of the heater treater, which caught a Conex box on fire. The platform was shut in and the fire was extinguished using a portable pump. No discharge of oil occurred, source and fire secured. Total potential was 16,000 BBLs of crude and oily mixtures.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.692N 089.366W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9660: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9660

NOAAORR-96672018-02-08 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-02-22 00:00Z

Breton sound state block 33; breton sound, la 70041, USAoil

Breton Sound State Block 33; Breton Sound, LA 70041, USA.
Breton Sound, LA 70041, USA.
1. On February 8, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding the discharge of oil resulting in an approximate 1.5mi x 50ft sheen located in Breton Sound. The observation, and subsequent notification, were reported by BSEE personnel during an overflight of the area. USCG Sector New Orleans IMD will be conducting an overflight in order to further assess the sheen size and coverage.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE.
3. POSITION 29.469N 089.423W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9667: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9667

NOAAORR-96742018-02-21 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-03-07 00:00Z

Lobo operating, grand bay tank battery #1; venice, la 70091, USAoil

Lobo Operating, Grand Bay Tank Battery #1; Venice, LA 70091, USA.
Venice, LA 70091, USA.
1. On February 21, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a crude oil discharge from Lobo Operating; Grand Bay, Tank Battery #1. The discharge occurred due to a pin-hole leak on a 12' liquid line, moving product from a booster station to the facility.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 294 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.321N 089.293W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9674: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9674

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