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ST 224 Enterprise 265; South Timbalier Block 224

South Timbalier Block 224 | 2017-Nov-30

Initial Notification: On November 30, 2017, the USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the discharge of diesel fuel from a tank on an offshore rig in the Gulf Of Mexico. The tank was ruptured when a boom crane fell from the rig and punctured the tank. USCG is requested a trajectory and fate of the sheen

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 38 barrels
Latitude (approximate): 28° 30.70′ North
Longitude (approximate): 90° 23.07′ West