Tug Gilbert Taylor; Mississippi Sound, AL

Mississippi Sound, AL | 2000-Nov-22

Initial Notification: At approximately 1430 hrs CST, the NOAA SSC was notified of a diesel spill in Mississippi Sound by MSO Mobile. The Tug GILBERT TAYLOR leaked diesel fuel from an apparent fracture. The true nature of the leak is still being investigated. An estimated 300-400 gallons has been lost. The vessel's position is between Petit Bois Island and Dauphin Island, 30? 12.8 N Lat. and 88? 21.9 Long. The spill potential is 1500 gallons. The USCG requested scientific support to include a spill trajectory, RAR, and weather forecast. USCG district 8.