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Main Pass Blk 310

MAIN PASS BLOCK 310 SPILL, LOUISIANA        2001-Mar-20

At approximately1420 CST, the ASSC was notified by MSO New Orleans of a crude oil spill of 3,300 gallons from a platform located in position 29?10'N, 88?41'W, Main Pass Block 310. The responsible party conducted an overflight and reported a slick measuring 150 X 1000 yards of dark brown oil. On scene winds are form the W-NW 25-30 knots and seas are 8-12 feet. The release has been secured. NOAA is providing trajectory and weather support. The ASSC is on standby should additional support be required. USCG district 8.

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Incident Response Documents

Summary 2001-Mar-20
Trajectory 2001-Mar-20
Trajectory 2001-Mar-20
Behavior of Oil 2001-Mar-20
Weather Forecast 2001-Mar-20
Weather Forecast 2001-Mar-20

Incident Details

Products of concern: crude oil
Amount spilled (approximate): 3,300 gallons

Latitude (approximate): 29° 10.00' North
Longitude (approximate): 88° 41.00' West

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