Mystery Sheen offshore Calcasieu Pass ; 25 miles south of Calcasieu Pass, LA

25 miles south of Calcasieu Pass, LA | 2013-Dec-11

Initial Notification: On December 11, 2013, USCG (MSU Port Arthur) contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator about a 1.5 mile by 0.75 mile mystery oil slick located approximately 25 miles south of Calcasieu Pass, LA. No known source of the release was reported. The release was reported at 1500 on 11 Dec 2013 by an overflight from a supply aircraft in the vicinity (NRC Report 1068237). Spill trajectory information was requested and has been provided by NOAA Emergency Response Division. An overflight is scheduled for the morning of 12 DEC 2013.