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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