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• Spills · 41 messages2008-02-12 → 2008-12-16South pass, mississippi delta, la

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   Spills·NOAAORR-11712004-04-28 00:00Z → cancelled 2004-05-12 00:00Z
   Baton rouge, la
   Nash Barge Incident; Baton Rouge, la · Gulf of Mexico

   NASH Barge Incident; Baton Rouge, LA.
   Baton Rouge, LA.
   1. On Wednesday, 28 April 2004, NOAA was notified of a hydrogen sulfide release from a barge located in a fleeting area near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. At that time, the identified problem, i.e., the failure of two gaskets, was repaired and no subsequent emissions were observed. During assessment activities, it was discovered that the product was "off-spec" and the barge was not certified for such a product. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) worked with USCG Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge to address concerns related to the stability of the barge product and plans to off-load the product to prevent subsequent releases that might threaten local communities. Off-loading of the cargo began at approximately 0914 hrs on 10 June after several small delays during final configuration of the modified scrubber. The NOAA SSC was on-scene to assist the USCG in operational oversight and air [...]
   2. THREAT: CHEMICAL. COMMODITY: SODIUM HYDROSULFIDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 4000 GALLONS. TAGS: PIPELINE.
   3. POSITION 30.290N 091.221W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 1171: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/1171

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   Spills·NOAAORR-12552005-01-14 00:00Z → cancelled 2005-01-28 00:00Z
   Corpus christi, tx
   Tug Texian; Corpus Christi, Tx

   Tug Texian; Corpus Christi, TX.
   Corpus Christi, TX.
   1. On Friday morning, 14 January 2005, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a Tug incident off Pelican Island in the Corpus Christi Channel. At approximately 2345 last night, while in tow with 2 empty barges, the M/V TEXIAN hit a dredge pipe breeching the bottom of the starboard fuel tank that was reported to hold 6500 gallons of diesel (a total of approximately 9000 gallons was reported on-board). The tug lost both barges in tow.
   2. THREAT: OIL. TAGS: COLLISION.
   3. POSITION 29.829N 097.162W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 1255: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/1255

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   Spills·NOAAORR-78632008-07-25 00:00Z → cancelled 2008-08-08 00:00Z
   West delta 55; mississippi river delta, la
   Gulf of Mexico

   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