Oil Spill Results from Break in Transmission Line, Gulf of Mexico, LA
Gulf of Mexico, LA | 2022-Jul-01
Initial Notification: On 1 JULY 2022, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans regarding an oil spill as a result of a break in a transmission line. The release occurred at 2346 on 30 JUNE 2022. Worst case discharge is 593 barrels. The release has been secured. USCG requested trajectory and RAR.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | crude |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 593 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 14.54′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 88° 26.19′ West |