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Main pass blk 310; main pass block 310 spill, louisiana

NOAAORR-7548

issued: 2001-03-20 00:00Z
status: cancelled 2001-04-03 00:00Z
self-cancels: 2001-04-03 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: Gulf of Mexico
position: 29.167, -88.683
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Main Pass Blk 310; MAIN PASS BLOCK 310 SPILL, LOUISIANA.
MAIN PASS BLOCK 310 SPILL, LOUISIANA.
1. At approximately1420 CST, the ASSC was notified by MSO New Orleans of a crude oil spill of 3,300 gallons from a platform located in position 29?10'N, 88?41'W, Main Pass Block 310. The responsible party conducted an overflight and reported a slick measuring 150 X 1000 yards of dark brown oil. On scene winds are form the W-NW 25-30 knots and seas are 8-12 feet. The release has been secured. NOAA is providing trajectory and weather support. The ASSC is on standby should additional support be required. USCG district 8.
2. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 3300 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.167N 088.683W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7548: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7548

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