Allision between Tug Boat and out-of-service Flowline, South Pass 24, Pilottown, LA
Pilottown, LA, USA | 2022-Nov-07
Initial Notification: On November 7, 2022, the USCG received notification of an allision between a tug boat and an out-of-service Hilcorp flowline in South Pass 24. The pipeline discharged approximately 2bbl of crude oil. The pipeline may contain an additional max of 4bbl. A slick and sheen were present on the waterway. Impact on the shoreline is anticipated. The USCG requested fate, trajectory, and resources at risk.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | crude oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 6 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 9.10′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 19.80′ West |