Mystery Sheen; South Timbalier Island Block 130, Lousiana
South Timbalier Island Block 130, Lousiana | 2008-Apr-24
Initial Notification: On 4/24/08 the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG regarding a report of a 10 x 4 mile silver sheen near South Timbalier Block 130, offshore Louisiana. A USCG overflight is pending to assess the situation. USCG requested trajectory and weather information.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | Unknown oil |
Latitude (approximate): | 28° 39.97′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 90° 9.35′ West |