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On september 26, 2020, the uscg sector nola received nrc reports #1288319 and #1288318 regarding an allision…

Lobo Durango Platform Allision, Breton Sound; La, USA · La, USA · NOAAORR-10178

issued: 2020-09-30 00:00Z
status: cancelled 2020-10-14 00:00Z
self-cancels: 2020-10-14 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: Gulf of Mexico
position: 29.453, -89.297
vessel: M/V KRISTY DUTCH
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Lobo Durango Platform Allision, Breton Sound; LA, USA.
LA, USA.
1. On September 26, 2020, the USCG Sector NOLA received NRC reports #1288319 and #1288318 regarding an allision between M/V Kristy Dutch and Lobo Platform, Durango. The allision resulted in damage to the inactive riser platform. An active line with approx 4.5bbl oil is associated with the structure. Currently no active discharge. NOAA providing Spot Forecasts
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.453N 089.297W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10178: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10178

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