Main Pass 25, Bison Energy; 16 miles north of Venice, LA

16 miles north of Venice, LA | 2014-Jan-30

Initial Notification: On January 30th, 2014, the USCG Sector New Orleans contact the NOAA SSC about a oil spill reported in Main Pass 25 (NRC 1072522). The spill is originating from a 1,000 bbl tank on a facility. There is no known rate of discharge and the facility is attempting to secure the source. At this time, the sheen is reported to be 3 mi by 10 feet with black oil covering 0.5 mi by 5 ft (report from facility). An overflight is underway to verify these reports. Efforts are being made to deploy 1,000 ft or hard boom and 800 ft sorbant material. USCG is requesting a trajectory at this time to assist with current and future overflight operations.