E Cameron Block; East Cameron Block, TX

East Cameron Block, TX | 1999-Feb-09

Initial Notification: USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a crude oil spill(initial estimate is 20 bbl) at East Cameron Block 272 (28? 29' 52" N - 92? 37' 39" W). The spilled oil is a light crude oil with an API of 28.7 degrees. A 3 mile by 0.25 mile slick has been reported. A Falcon overflight from Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas has been requested. Dispersants are being considered should the volume released be considered a significant nearshore and shoreline threat. The rig is located approximately 70 miles offshore. Preliminary assessment suggest that if the estimated volume released remains low (less than 100 bbl), environmental risk is low. NOAA HAZMAT will develop a detailed trajectory and transport/fate analysis when information from the overflight is received. The SSC is working closely with MSO Port Arthur on spill trajectory and dispersant considerations. NOAA SSC is standing by. USCG district 8.