Drill Rig Allision; Offshore Louisiana

Offshore Louisiana | 1998-Sep-17

Initial Notification: At 2145 CST, 17SEPT98 a vessel allided with a drilling rig at Main Pass Block 155 in position, latitude 29 degrees-19.2minutes N, Longitude 088 degrees-53.2 minutes W. The accident resulted in an approximate release of 108 barrels of medium crude oil API 31.6. At the time, on scene weather was wind from the south at 30-35 mph and 6-8 foot seas. USCG district 8.