Oil Discharge in Tabbs Bay, Baytown, TX
Galveston Bay, TX | 2022-May-03
Initial Notification: On April 30, 2022, a mystery oil sheen was reported in Tabbs Bay, Texas near Goose Creek. The discharge is believed to be crude oil from a pipeline or well. On May 3, the USCG Sector Houston contacted the NOAA SSC for assistance with consultation procedures. Phone support was provided. A hydrologic survey to identify the source has been conducted. An OSRO will be on site on May 5 to deploy containment and boom.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Crude Oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | Unknown gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 42.75′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 94° 59.37′ West |