FV Joe G. Jr.; East Timebalier Island, LA
East Timebalier Island, LA | 2000-Sep-23
Initial Notification: At 1715 EDT, NOAA was contacted by USCG MSO New Orleans and notified that the F/V Joe G. Jr. was aground on the west end of East Timbalier Island, Louisiana at approximately 29? 03.5'N, 090? 20.1'W in 10 feet of water. Seas are reported at 3 feet. The vessel has the potential to release 20,000 gallons of diesel. USCG district 8.
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 20,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 3.50′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 90° 20.10′ West |