Dredge Support Vessel Grounded; Barataria Bay, LA
Barataria Bay, LA | 2009-May-23
Initial Notification: On 23 May 2009, USCG Sector New Orleans requested NOAA support for a dredge support vessel that was sinking near the Barataria Navigational Canal in Upper Barataria Bay and SW of Hackberry Bay, Louisiana. The vessel is carrying 1500 gallons of diesel and was reported pushed aground. The upper portion of this bay is dominated by sensitive marsh habitat. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator has contacted the Emergency Response Division’s Home Team for trajectory support.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 1500 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 23.02′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 59.55′ West |