60 Gallon Lube Oil Spill; Offshore LA, Gulf of Mexico
Offshore LA, Gulf of Mexico | 2008-Aug-24
Initial Notification: An equipment failure on the CHOUEST CONTENDER resulted in an estimated release of 60 gallons of engine lube oil into the Gulf of Mexico waters during the evening of 24 August 2008. The NOAA ERD HAZMAT Duty Officer was notified and contacted the regional Scientific Support Coordinator.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Engine Lube Oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 60 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 27° 37.54′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 90° 26.51′ 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 |