Gulf of
Mexico Region
Spills ≥ 50 Barrels
(2,100 gallons)
– 1982
January 19, 1982 - Monsanto Company
| Pollution: |
400 bbl Diesel |
Operation: |
Drilling&
Motor Vessel |
| Rig/Platform: |
Rig Pool 140 |
Lease: |
G03755 |
| Area:
Block: |
High Island
A507 |
Cause: |
Human Error &
Equipment Failure: negligence & transfer hose |
| Distance
to Shore: |
89 Miles |
Water
Depth: |
180 Feet |
| Other
Events: |
Vessel
Mishap |
Remarks: "Tara
Aylene" boat from Freeport was refueling Pool Rig 140, dropped hose over the side,
connected hose and started pumping. The valve on the hose was closed. Pressure ruptured
the hose and caused a spill.
April 29, 1982 -
Marathon Oil/USS Holdings Company
| Pollution: |
228 bbl Diesel |
Operation: |
Drilling &
Motor Vessel |
| Rig:
Platform: |
Rig Pool 453
Platform A |
Lease: |
G01618 |
| Area:
Block: |
South Pass
89 |
Cause: |
Equipment Failure
& Human Error: transfer hose & negligence |
| Distance
to Shore: |
14 Miles |
Water
Depth: |
394 Feet |
| Other
Events: |
Vessel
Mishap |
Remarks: While
transferring diesel from supply boat to drilling rig, the coupling parted at or near the
water line. Neither boat nor rig personnel noticed immediately and pumping continued. Boat
possibly mashed hose coupling between hull and boat landing causing coupling to part.
August 18, 1982 -
McMoRan-Freeport Petroleum Company
| Pollution: |
214.3 bbl Diesel |
Operation: |
Drilling &
Motor Vessel |
Rig:
Platform: |
Rig Diamond M 99
(jack-up)
Well 2 |
Lease: |
G03531 |
| Area:
Block: |
East Cameron 94 |
Cause: |
Equipment Failure:
transfer hose |
| Distance
to Shore: |
35 Miles |
Water
Depth: |
60 Feet |
| Other
Events: |
Vessel
Mishap |
Remarks: EXPLORATION
SPILL. While taking on fuel from the M/V "Imco Pat", the diesel
transfer hose broke about 20' feet from the boat and landed in the water.
Last Updated:
09/17/10,
05:08 PM
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