Mystery Sheen, Ship Shoal 182; Gulf of Mexico, Offshore LA

Gulf of Mexico, Offshore LA | 2008-Jun-27

Initial Notification: June 27, 2008, 0800 CDT, a large area of sheen was reported off the coast of Louisiana, near Ship Shoal Block 182. The sheen is described as a silver sheen, 10,000 feet long by 2,500 feet wide. The location has been reported as 28° 35’ 48’’N 90° 58’ 46’’ W. The USCG has requested a forecast for the movement of the reported sheen.