M/V Dog Fish
MP Block 72, Mississippi Delta, LA | 2008-May-25
Initial Notification: An offshore supply vessel struck an unknown submerged object causing the hull to rupture and spill 300 gallons of diesel fuel. The vessel did not sink, and is currently moored awaiting a tow. All of the diesel from the damaged tank is believed to have been lost. The reported position places the vessel in Gulf of Mexico waters approximately 10 miles E/NE of Pass a Loutre.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel Fuel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 300 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 16.03′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 88° 56.26′ West |
| On-Water Recovery: | Evaluated but not used |
| Shoreline Cleanup: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Dispersants: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| In-Situ Burn: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Bioremediation: | Unknown/Not applicable |