Thunder Horse Platform; Offshore LA, Gulf of Mexico
Offshore LA, Gulf of Mexico | 2005-Jul-12
Initial Notification: On July 11, 2005 the NOAA Gulf Region Scientific Support Team was contacted by USCG MSO Morgan City, LA about the listing offshore oil rig THUNDERHORSE. The rig was evacuated for hurricane Dennis and upon returning the rig was observed with a list of 20-30 degrees.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | diesel |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 0 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 28° 11.44′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 88° 29.74′ West |