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Potential Vessel Discharge, West Cameron 513 block; Offshore Texas

Offshore Texas | 2023-Dec-06

Initial Notification: On December 6, 2023, NESDIS issued a Marine Pollution Surveillance Report (MPSR) regarding potential sheen observed in the West Cameron 513 block (NRC#1385981). Analysis of the potential sheen pattern in ERMA showed it to be in a transit fairway, and not adjacent to any platforms. MSU Port Arthur is following up on the case.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:unknown, possibly oil
Latitude (approximate): 28° 25.50′ North
Longitude (approximate): 93° 13.57′ West