Floating Tar Patties from Dismantling of Hilcorp Boudreaux Canal Barge; Chauvin, LA
Chauvin, LA, USA | 2024-Apr-04
Initial Notification: On April 3, 2024, USCG received a report of floating tar patties released from the dismantling of a Hilcorp barge. Tar patties were observed impacting a marsh shoreline in the area of the release. Cleanup is underway. The USCG requested the NOAA SSC provide on-site support.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Tar Patties |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 28.32′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 90° 36.89′ West |