Swift Energy Pipeline Leak; Barataria Bay, LA

Barataria Bay, LA | 2016-Jul-22

Initial Notification: On July 22, 2016, the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Houma, LA, notified the NOAA SSC about a pipeline leak in Hackberry Bay, LA. The pipeline is believed to be carrying crude oil, volume released and potential unknown at this point, but line has been shut in (RP Swift Energy). Preliminary Sheen report was dark oil 15 miles x 200 yards. Coast Guard aerial assets and surface team will be on-site this evening, OSROs enroute. Fate, trajectory, and resources at risk requested and in process.