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Gulf of mexico, la

Modu Power Failure; Gulf of Mexico, la · NOAAORR-8265

issued
2010-11-03 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2010-11-17 00:00Z
self-cancels
2010-11-17 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Gulf of Mexico
position
28.034, -89.101
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

MODU Power Failure; Gulf of Mexico, LA.
Gulf of Mexico, LA.
1. On the evening of November 3, 2010 at approximately 2000 to 2100h local central time, a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) approximately 56 nm SSE of SW Pass, LA, lost power to all systems. With a loss of dynamic positioning and fear of a separated riser pipe, notifications were made to USCG District 8 in New Orleans. NOAA's Emergency Response Division was contacted by USCG Sector Morgan City about 90 minutes after the initial notification. USCG requested trajectory and WX support. At approximately 2310, NOAA was notified that all systems were restored, no injuries, no oil release, and response has stood down.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 0 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 28.034N 089.101W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8265: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8265

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