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Main pass 21; breton sound, la

NOAAORR-6139

issued
2006-11-18 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2006-12-02 00:00Z
self-cancels
2006-12-02 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Gulf of Mexico
position
29.565, -89.337
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Main Pass 21; Breton Sound, LA.
Breton Sound, LA.
1. On November 18, 2006, NOAA ERD was notified of a mystery spill in the area of Main Pass, Breton Sound, LA. The nearest facility, a platform operated by Bois Biaz, has initiated response actions but it is not clear whether they are the RP. Several pipelines also cross the area. The release point is boomed and the release rate is estimated at 1-2 barrels per hour.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. TAGS: MYSTERY SUBSTANCE.
3. POSITION 29.565N 089.337W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 6139: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/6139

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Timeline · 2 messages since 2006-10-22 · closed 2006-12-02

  1. Empire locks, la2006-10-22 → 2006-11-05
  2. Main pass 21; breton sound, la this message2006-11-18 → 2006-12-02

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