Stone Barge Facility Release in Mesa Gulf Bayou; LA 70083, USA
LA 70083, USA | 2021-Jul-22
Initial Notification: On July 22, 2021, the Sector New Orleans IMD notified the NOAA RRO of oil discharge on a cement barge. ES&H and USCG representatives were on scene and reported an estimated 2000 gallons of unknown chemical on the barge and 1500 - 2000 bbls of crude leaking out of a storage container. The responsible party is currently undergoing liquation, so USCG has federalized this case. ES&H has boomed off the site, USCG requested resources at risk and other support.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Oil and unknown Chemicals |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 33.28′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 54.18′ West |