TV Sea World; Galveston, TX

Galveston, TX | 1999-Apr-19

Initial Notification: At 1146 CST the NOAA Assistant SSC was notified by MSU Galveston of a spill of Basrah Crude oil from the T/V Sea World in the Galveston Lightering Zone in position 29-31.3' N, 094-12.6'W. A 50 yard by 2 mile rainbow sheen has been reported. The spill occurred during a lightering operation and the ship continues to leak an unknown amount of oil. NOAA is providing trajectory, weather, and resources at risk. USCG district 8.