Offshore Mystery Sheen, East Breaks 166; Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico | 2020-Jul-28
Initial Notification: On July 28, 2020, MSU Texas City requested hindcast analysis of sheen observed in Marine Pollution Surveillance Report (MPSR) 20200727_1649 (NRC#1282971), specifically to determine if three nearest platforms were a likely source, and/or if the sheen was possibly connected with a discharge at an unmanned platform in High Island 536.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | unknown |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | unknown gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 27° 48.15′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 94° 16.60′ West |