Tyonek Platform Potential; Tyonek, AK
Tyonek, AK | 2016-Nov-27
Initial Notification: On November 27, 2016, , the SSC was notified by USCG MSD Homer of a potential incident at Tyonek Oil Drilling Platform. It was discovered that diesel fuel had migrated into and is trapped within one of the support legs of the Tyonek Platform. MSD Homer is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory, resources at risk and ESA section 7 consultation for a potential release into Cook Inlet.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 69000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 61° 4.59′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 150° 57.05′ West |