E-Crane Barge Sunk While in Tow, Louisiana Coast, Gulf of Mexico
LA, Gulf of Mexico | 2022-Jun-15
Initial Notification: On June 15, 2022, the E-Crane barge AMBITION sank approximately 18 miles south of the Louisiana coast while in tow. A 200ft sheen was reported. The worst-case discharge is 1,800 gallons of diesel and 800 gallons of lube oil. The USCG requested NOAA prepared a trajectory for a potential worst-case discharge.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | lube and diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 2600 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 32.09′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 92° 34.38′ West |