Sunken Fishing Vessel; Barataria Bay, LA
Barataria Bay, LA | 2003-May-15
Initial Notification: During the evening of 15 May 2003, the NOAA SSC was notified by MSU Houma of a sunken commercial fishing vessel (LA9165AM). The vessel was reported to have sank around 1630 hours at 29 deg 19.8 min Latitude 089 deg 59.2 min Longitude with 300 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. The vessel apparently struck a submerged pipeline. There is no reported damage to or leakage from the pipeline. 200 gallons of diesel were released from the vessel.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | diesel fuel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 300 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 19.80′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 59.20′ West |