Mystery Sheen, Main Pass 70; LA, USA
LA, USA | 2017-Dec-29
Initial Notification: On December 29, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a mystery sheen observed during an overflight. The Sheen was described a 2mi x 20yd with a leading edge heading toward the SW. The USCG has requested a trajectory and fate for the sheen.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Oil, crude1 |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 1.3-26 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 14.78′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 88° 59.08′ West |