Pipeline leak Mobil Oil pipeline; Marsh Island, LA
Marsh Island, LA | 1985-Nov-09
Initial Notification: Pipeline leak from 0800-1300 CST from a Mobil Oil pipeline about 20 miles SSE of Marsh island. Leaking Louisiana Crude( Initial report estimated 20-40 barrels leaked before shutting of line). Slcik Estimated 5-7 mi long at 2000 CST. Winds From SE 11.12 at 0930 PST update: Winds Shift From E; Oil Along Coast at 20 ft. Contour ~past Vermillion Bay- Slick ~ 34 miles long and broken up into pathces and ar ball.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 11.69′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 91° 44.64′ West |