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Oil Spill MP315; Gulf of Mexico

Gulf of Mexico | 2019-May-31

Initial Notification: On May 31 2019 USCG Sector NOLA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a crude oil mystery sheen related to a NESDIS report. Currently 20 bbl oil at the surface. Discharge likely originating from recently plugged well. ROV and OSRO en route. NOAA providing trajectory and resources at risk.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 29° 5.23′ North
Longitude (approximate): 88° 44.02′ West