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Gulf of
Mexico Region
Spills ≥ 50 Barrels
(2,100 gallons)
– 1993
June 17, 1993 - Amoco Production Company
| Pollution: |
50 bbl Crude Oil |
Operation: |
Pipeline &
Motor Vessel |
| Rig/Platform: |
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Lease: |
N/A |
| Area:
Block: |
South Timbalier
161 |
Cause: |
External Damage:
anchor |
| Distance
to Shore: |
32 Miles |
Water
Depth: |
116 Feet |
| Pipeline Segment: |
00022 |
Pipeline
Diameter: |
4 Inches |
| Other
Events: |
Vessel
Mishap |
Remarks: The line was parted when a contractor boat anchor
struck the submerged oil pipeline. As much as 30% of the oil in the line may have spilled
(per Coast Guard). Response: replaced 58' section of pipe. A weld neck and a swivel flange
and another 15' section was also replaced.
NRC Report: 181047
Last Updated:
09/17/10,
05:08 PM
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