Point Au Far Island; Point Au Far Island, LA
Point Au Far Island, LA | 1998-May-20
Initial Notification: Sometime this morning an estimated 300-400 gallon diesel spill was discovered in the Atchafalaya channel near Point Au Far Island, LA at position 29 degrees 22 minutes North, 091 degrees 23 minutes West. Rainbow sheen covers an area 3 miles by 3 miles in the ship channel. USCG district 8.
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 400 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 22.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 91° 23.00′ West |