Grand Bay Tank Battery #1; Approximate 5 miles NE of Venice, LA
Approximate 5 miles NE of Venice, LA | 2013-Oct-22
Initial Notification: On October 22, 2013, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans regarding a pin hole leak and resulting crude oil release from the dump line associated with the Grand Bay Tank Battery #1 (approximately 5 miles NE of Venice, LA). Reportedly 1 barrel of crude oil was released creating a 45 yard by 15 foot dark black sheen. The associated production well has been shut in and the release reportedly secured.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | crude oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 5 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 19.08′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 17.55′ West |
| On-Water Recovery: | Applied |
| Shoreline Cleanup: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Dispersants: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| In-Situ Burn: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Bioremediation: | Unknown/Not applicable |