Vermillion Block 228 Discharge; LA, USA
LA, USA | 2018-Jul-13
Initial Notification: On July 13, 2018, the USCG MSU Houma contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 3mi x 2 mi oil discharge in within Vermillion Block 228, ~60mi off shore. The discharge is believed to be from a 10mi x 8" pipeline ~120 feet below the surface of the water. The USCG is requesting a fate and trajectory.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | Oil, crude |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 600 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 28° 39.66′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 92° 19.59′ West |