Southwest Pass Block 24; Southwest Pass, Miss. River Delta, LA

Southwest Pass, Miss. River Delta, LA | 2014-Apr-03

Initial Notification: On April 3, 2014, the USCG New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a reported crude oil spill that occurred near Southwest Pass on the Mississippi River Delta. Volume of release estimated to have been 7 to 10 barrels (bbls) with a maximum potential of 37 bbls. Source of the release is unknown. USCG conducted an overflight and observed a 3 nautical mile (NM) by 1 NM sheen, with moderate marsh impact. Sheen described as 50% coverage, 40% silver, 30% dark, 30% dull brown. USCG has requested trajectory.