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UTV Ricky Lebeouf; Channelview, TX

Channelview, TX | 2016-Apr-22

Initial Notification: On April 22, 2016, Sector Houston-Galveston requested NOAA SSC provide input for booming strategies in case the UTV Ricky Lebeouf, which sank on April 19, discharges the 10,000 gallons of marine diesel on board. Currently, situation is stable, and discharge appears unlikely. Trajectory analysis provided.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 10,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 29° 47.25′ North
Longitude (approximate): 95° 3.99′ West