Mystery sheen in gulf of mexico; offshore, mississippi river delta

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1. 1
   NOAAORR-97582018-07-22 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-08-05 00:00Z
   Romere pass, laoil

   Romere Pass Crude Oil Spill; Romere Pass, LA.
   Romere Pass, LA.
   1. On July 21, 2018, a Texas Petroleum Investment Company 3 inch flow line discharged approximately 30 gallons of crude oil into Romere Pass, LA. The USCG monitoring is clean up activities.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.289N 089.253W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9758: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9758

2. 2
   NOAAORR-97762018-08-14 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-08-28 00:00Z
   Main pass 69 sheen; mississippi river delta, USAoil

   Main Pass 69 Sheen; Mississippi River Delta, USA.
   Mississippi River Delta, USA.
   1. On August 14, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a sheen reported on 13AUG2018 @ 1534 for an unknown amount of oil discharging from an unknown source resulting in an estimated 0.25nm long and 50ft wide sheen in the water.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.213N 089.046W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9776: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9776

3. 3
   NOAAORR-97902018-09-09 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-09-23 00:00Z
   Tpic well head leak, mississippi river delta; venice, la 70091, USAoil

   TPIC Well head Leak, Mississippi River Delta; Venice, LA 70091, USA.
   Venice, LA 70091, USA.
   1. On September 9, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a well head leak resulting in the discharge of 1.5bbl of crude Oil.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 63 GALLONS.
   3. POSITION 29.246N 089.199W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9790: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9790

4. 4
   NOAAORR-97922018-09-10 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-09-24 00:00Z
   Lobo tank battery 12, well 161; venice, la, USAoil

   LOBO Tank Battery 12, Well 161; Venice, LA, USA.
   Venice, LA, USA.
   1. On September 10, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the discharge of 20-40 gallons of oil from LONO's tank battery 12 facility well 161. The source has been reported as secure, and the clean up of marsh is being conducted.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.314N 089.285W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9792: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9792

5. 5
   NOAAORR-97962018-09-18 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-10-02 00:00Z
   Buras, la, USAoil

   Vessel Star Suzanna; Buras, LA, USA.
   Buras, LA, USA.
   1. On September 18, 2018, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans regarding a sheen reported around Mississippi River Mile Marker 34 by the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's office. The sheen was described to be a reddish-brown substance, potentially diesel. USCG Sector New Orleans will continue to gather information about the sheen.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.450N 089.610W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9796: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9796

6. 6
   NOAAORR-98032018-10-02 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-10-16 00:00Z
   Breton sound tank battery 53; breton soundoil

   Breton Sound Tank Battery 53; Breton Sound.
   Breton Sound.
   1. Beginning on ~28SEP2018, the USCG federalized the clean up of the Tank Battery structure and began removing oil from the structure. On 02OCT2018 @ 1230CDT it was reported that app 6-8bbls of crude oil was discharged into the water. USCG is requesting the fate and trajectory of the discharged oil.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.429N 089.135W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9803: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9803

7. 7
   NOAAORR-98052018-10-04 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-10-18 00:00Z
   Hilcorp east bay baptiste facility discharge; port sulphur, la, USAoil

   Hilcorp East Bay Baptiste facility Discharge; Port Sulphur, LA, USA.
   Port Sulphur, LA, USA.
   1. On October 3, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a discharge of oil from Hilcorp's Bay Baptiste facility into the adjacent waterway, resulting in an app. 0.5mi x25yd sheen.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 42 GALLONS.
   3. POSITION 29.457N 089.843W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9805: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9805

8. 8
   NOAAORR-98082018-10-09 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-10-23 00:00Z
   Breton sound, laoil

   P/V Grand Sun; Breton Sound, LA.
   Breton Sound, LA.
   1. On October 8, 2018, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans regarding a passenger vessel that caught fire in Breton Sound, LA. Four crew were rescued and the vessel was left in the water until the RP conducted a survey that deemed the vessel towable. The vessel was reported to contain 3500gal of diesel fuel and 40gal of lube oil. Although there was no reported discharge at the time of the request, the USCG requests a fate and trajectory for the petroleum products on board.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.825N 089.287W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9808: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9808

9. 9
   NOAAORR-98112018-10-16 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-10-30 00:00Z
   At 11:45 cdt on october 16, 2018 the noaa ssc was notified of a 9 miles long X 3/4 miles wide mystery…oil

   Mystery Sheen, South Pass, LA; Louisiana.
   Louisiana.
   1. At 11:45 CDT on October 16, 2018 the NOAA SSC was notified of a 9 miles long X 3/4 miles wide mystery rainbow sheen in South Pass. USCG requested fate & trajectory.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 28.926N 088.975W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9811: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9811

10. 10
    NOAAORR-98122018-10-17 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-10-31 00:00Z
    Venice, la, USAother

    Tiger Pass Unknown Liquid Release; Venice, LA, USA.
    Venice, LA, USA.
    1. On October 17, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the discharge of an unknown substance from 2 barrels that were spotted on the lower Mississippi River. The USCG deployed a field team to oversee the recovery of the barrels and collect a sample of the material.
    2. THREAT: OTHER. COMMODITY: UNKNOWN. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 110 GALLONS.
    3. POSITION 29.256N 089.330W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9812: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9812

11. 11
    NOAAORR-98162018-11-07 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-11-21 00:00Z
    Mud lake, louisianaoil

    Abandoned Spraying Wellhead; Mud Lake, Louisiana.
    Mud Lake, Louisiana.
    1. On November 7, 2018, the NOAA SSC in New Orleans was contacted regarding a discharging wellhead in Mud Lake, Louisiana. The well head appeared to be abandoned and was observed to be spraying crude oil into the air and staining surrounding vegetation. A 500 to 600 foot rainbow sheen was observed in the vicinity of the well. USCG is requesting a fate and trajectory.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE.
    3. POSITION 29.483N 090.019W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9816: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9816

12. 12
    NOAAORR-98182018-11-18 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-12-02 00:00Z
    Jack boat ram XVII; 23 nautical miles west of southwest pass, louisiana, gulf of mexicooil

    Jack Boat Ram XVII; 23 nautical miles west of Southwest Pass, Louisiana, Gulf of Mexico.
    23 nautical miles west of Southwest Pass, Louisiana, Gulf of Mexico.
    1. On November 18, 2018, a leg on the 134-foot Jack boat RAM XVII malfunctioned resulting in the vessel tilting at a 45 degree angle and taking on water. The vessel reportedly has 17,000 gallons of diesel onboard. The USCG requested trajectory for worst case discharge. There are currently no reports of discharge.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.014N 089.842W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9818: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9818

13. 13
    NOAAORR-98242018-11-28 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-12-12 00:00Z
    Hilcorp burwood W-5 facility; venice, la 70091, USAoil

    Hilcorp Burwood W-5 Facility; Venice, LA 70091, USA.
    Venice, LA 70091, USA.
    1. On November 28, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a discharge of crude oil from an overflow on a storage tank associated with the Burwood W-5 facility. The USCG is requesting a trajectory analysis using information from overflights that were made throughout the day. NRC#1231481.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.018N 089.350W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9824: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9824

14. 14
    NOAAORR-98232018-11-28 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-12-12 00:00Z
    Breton sound discharge block 21 and 32; breton sound, louisianaoil

    Breton Sound Discharge Block 21 and 32; Breton Sound, Louisiana.
    Breton Sound, Louisiana.
    1. On November 28, 2018, USCG Sector NOLA contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a reported unsecured well discharging oil in the vicinity of Breton Sound lease blocks 21 and 32. The discharge was noticed during a USCG flight. A subsequent overflight later the same day confirmed the well was still discharging. The sheen is approximately 15nm by 50 ft heading in the easterly direction. USCG is requesting a fate and trajectory as well as potential resources at risk.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL , WATER, AND GAS.
    3. POSITION 29.563N 089.312W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9823: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9823

15. 15
    NOAAORR-98282018-12-03 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-12-17 00:00Z
    Des allemands, la, USAoil

    TPIC Bayou Des Allemands Crude Spill; Des Allemands, LA, USA.
    Des Allemands, LA, USA.
    1. On December 3, 2018, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC that 6.25 bbs of crude oil discharged from a TPIC facility near Salvador Wildlife Management Area. USCG requested trajectory and Resources at Risk.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.768N 090.379W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9828: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9828

16. 16
    NOAAORR-98312018-12-09 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-12-23 00:00Z
    Lake washington A10 well leak; port sulphur, la USAwellhead

    Lake Washington A10 Well Leak; Port Sulphur, LA USA.
    Port Sulphur, LA USA.
    1. On December 9, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding an equipment failure on a wellhead casing in Lake Washington/Rattlesnake Bayou, near Port Sulphur, LA. The discharge amount is estimated to be ~129bbls of crude/water/gas per day. The source was not reported as secured. USCG is requesting a trajectory and potential resources at risk.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL, CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 129 GALLONS. TAGS: WELLHEAD.
    3. POSITION 29.399N 089.786W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9831: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9831

17. 17
    NOAAORR-98362018-12-14 00:00Z → cancelled 2018-12-28 00:00Z
    Tpic garden island bay facility; 1, la, USAoil

    TPIC Garden Island Bay Facility; 1, LA, USA.
    1, LA, USA.
    1. Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received NRC #1233035 stating approximately 10 barrels of crude oil has been discharged due to a hole in the salt water disposal line at the facility. TPIC shutdown the line, notified their OSRO ES&H, and the area was boomed with approximately 2000ft of boom to keep discharged oil out of the center of Camp Canal waterway to prevent spreading of the oil.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 420 GALLONS.
    3. POSITION 29.141N 089.196W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9836: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9836

18. 18
    NOAAORR-98372018-12-18 00:00Z → cancelled 2019-01-01 00:00Z
    Diesel discharge, lower mississippi river MM125; mississippi river, hahnville, la , USAoil

    Diesel Discharge, Lower Mississippi River MM125; Mississippi River, Hahnville, LA , USA.
    Mississippi River, Hahnville, LA , USA.
    1. On December 18, 2018 Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC about a diesel discharge resulting from a vessel allision at MM125 on the Lower Mississippi River, right descending bank. Sheening reported, amount of discharge unknown at time of notification. Damaged tank has been lightered, with no sheen observed following lightering. Sector New Orleans is sending a pollution response team for on-site evaluation. No products requested.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 3500 GALLONS.
    3. POSITION 29.983N 090.401W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9837: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9837

19. 19
    NOAAORR-98392019-01-08 00:00Z → cancelled 2019-01-22 00:00Z
    Hilcorp CF-6; lafitte, laoil

    Hilcorp CF-6; Lafitte, LA.
    Lafitte, LA.
    1. On January 6, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) was notified that 6 barrels of crude oil was discharged from the CF-6 facility in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The facility is owned and operated by Hilcorp. The discharge occurred due to fuel freezing, caused by an equipment failure of the dehydration system, which is now repaired.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 252 GALLONS.
    3. POSITION 29.661N 090.108W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9839: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9839

20. 20
    NOAAORR-98402019-01-16 00:00Z → cancelled 2019-01-30 00:00Z
    South pass, block 23; venice, laoil

    South Pass, Block 23; Venice, LA.
    Venice, LA.
    1. On January 16, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) was notified that an estimated 50 gallons of crude oil was discharged near the Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area, in Plaquemines Parish, LA. The discharge was reportedly from a facility owned and operated by Whitney Oil & Gas, LLC. The USCG contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) to request satellite imagery of the discharge location to confirm sheen size and trajectory, and NOAA Satellite Analysts reported no satellite imagery was available in the discharge location. An overflight is scheduled to be conducted over the incident location in the morning to confirm sheen sighting and plan recovery product.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 50 GALLONS.
    3. POSITION 29.031N 089.250W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9840: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9840

21. 21
    NOAAORR-98422019-01-17 00:00Z → cancelled 2019-01-31 00:00Z
    Mystery sheen in gulf of mexico; offshore, mississippi river deltaoil

    Mystery Sheen in Gulf of Mexico; Offshore, Mississippi River Delta.
    Offshore, Mississippi River Delta.
    1. On 17JAN19 at 1515 USCG Sector New Orleans contacted SSC regarding a mystery rainbow sheen 5 miles by 500 ft heading from the West to the East. The sheen was reported at 1301 by a privately owned aircraft. USCG is currently trying to ascertain the origins of the spill.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UNKNOWN.
    3. POSITION 28.988N 088.678W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9842: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9842