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Masters Resources A-1 Platform; Galveston Bay, TX

Galveston Bay, TX | 2005-Oct-10

Initial Notification: Approximately 200 gallons was spilled from a tank on the rig. Overflights showed a line of sheen and black oil heading for the town of San Leon in Galveston Bay. Oil made landfall. Cleanup crews were on-scene. No major impact to shorelines (mostly rip rap) nor wildlife were observed.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:oil
Total amount at risk of spill: 200 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 29° 31.99′ North
Longitude (approximate): 94° 51.01′ West