Chevron Platform MP 67; east of Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana

east of Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana | 1991-Oct-18

Initial Notification: On October 18, 1992, at approximately 0800, Chevron reported a spill to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) New Orleans. The spill was estimated to be 29 gallons of South Louisiana crude from a Chevron offshore oil rig, The Chevron Fast Response Team was activated initially, and when the slick impacted marsh areas of the Delta National Wildlife Refuge to the west of the Chevron platform, Chevron contracted Riedel-Peterson to handle further mechanical cleanup. Chevron later changed their estimate from 5 to 15 barrels. USCG helicopter overflight observers estimated the slick to be 100 to 200 barrels. An overflight on October 20 revealed a slick of approximately 40 square miles, 2 to 5 miles offshore that appeared to be moving to the south. The slick was said to be 50 percent silver sheen and 50 percent first color trace. USCG district 8. Keyword: none.