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Arco platform b #1; south pass, mississippi river delta, louisiana

NOAAORR-6681

issued: 1989-03-20 00:00Z
status: cancelled 1989-04-03 00:00Z
self-cancels: 1989-04-03 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: Gulf of Mexico
position: 29.172, -88.869
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

ARCO Platform B #1; South Pass, Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana.
South Pass, Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana.
1. At 1940 on March 19, 1989, ARCO Platform B exploded at its location five miles east of the mouth of South Pass on the Mississippi River. The ensuing fire spread to an adjacent quarters and support platform; seven persons were reported missing from the platform. An oil slick measuring 100 yards wide by two miles long was visible. USCG district 8.
2. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL.
3. POSITION 29.172N 088.869W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 6681: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/6681

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Arco platform b #1; south pass, mississippi river delta, louisiana this message1989-03-20 → 1989-04-03
Arco platform b #2; south pass, mississippi river delta, louisiana1989-04-06 → 1989-04-20

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