Octave Pass Mystery Spill; Octave Pass, LA

Octave Pass, LA | 2001-Apr-04

Initial Notification: At 1550 CDT the ASSC was contacted by MSO New Orleans about four distinct packets of oil within an area measuring 0.75 X 5 miles approximately 1.5 nautical miles east of Octave Pass in position 29? 15.45'N 089? 06.08'W. The source and type of oil is unknown at this time. On scene winds are from the SE at 9kts and seas are 2-3 feet. A fishing vessel in the area initially reported the slick and observed areas of dark brown to rainbow sheen. The fishing vessel also reported a hydrocarbon smell while in the slick. An FPN has been opened and a contractor is on-scene. NOAA is providing weather, trajectory, and resources at risk. USCG district 8.