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Apollo Energy,Johnson Bayou LA-19Jul13; Johnson Bayou, LA between Port Arthur and Calcasieu R.

Johnson Bayou, LA between Port Arthur and Calcasieu R. | 2013-Jul-19

Initial Notification: On 19 July, 2013, the USCG notified the District 8 NOAA SSC of a 10BBL LA crude discharge from a production platform in the marshes near Johnson Bayou, LA. Discharge has been secured and booming and cleanup has been started. USCG requested support for where the oil may go and any weather that might affect its movement.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:LA crude
Total amount at risk of spill: 10 barrels
Latitude (approximate): 29° 49.52′ North
Longitude (approximate): 93° 37.50′ West