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Claude discharge into unnamed bayou; buras, la, USA

Vessel Mr · NOAAORR-9937

issued
2019-07-14 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2019-07-28 00:00Z
self-cancels
2019-07-28 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Gulf of Mexico
position
29.365, -89.576
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Vessel Mr. Claude discharge into unnamed bayou; Buras, LA, USA.
Buras, LA, USA.
1. 14 July 2019, near MM 22 on the Lower Mississippi River, the 35-foot towing vessel Mr. Claude sank in an unnamed bayou in the vicinity of Mega Industries fleeting area. The vessel was reported to have 100 gallons of diesel onboard. Approximately 40x20 ft dull and rainbow sheen observed around the vessel.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.365N 089.576W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9937: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9937

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