Cox Bay Oil Containment Release; Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA
Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA | 2017-May-04
Initial Notification: On May 4, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a release of crude oil and rainwater from the containment area of a barge located in the Cox Bay area. The USCG has requested potential resources at risk and some trajectory information.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Oil, crude |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 10 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 27.60′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 36.40′ West |