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Gulf of Mexico Region Spills ≥ 50 Barrels (2,100 gallons) 1973 January 9, 1973 - Signal Oil & Gas Company
Remarks: A 36" structural I-beam supporting an oil storage tank bent, causing a rupture in the tank. January 26, 1973 - Chevron Oil Company
Remarks: A storage barge was tied to the platform and became entangled with an anchor buoy during rough seas. The barge developed a leak, and its stern sank. Response: salvage operations removed small amounts of oil; repaired barge. May 12, 1973 - Exxon Corporation
Remarks: Several small leaks occurred in submerged gas & oil pipeline as a result of internal corrosion. Response: repairs were made by installing clamps over the leaks. Pipeline was scheduled to be replaced with a new one in 1974. Possibly over 5,000 bbl spilled. June 20, 1973 - Chevron Oil Company
Remarks: EXPLORATION SPILL. Hose connection parted while unloading diesel fuel from a boat to the rig in rough tide. Inadequate communications delayed discovery and response. Response: Shut off pump; personnel were instructed to ensure that closer communications exist between the rig and the boat during operations. December 8, 1973 - Amoco Production Company
Remarks: During fueling operations, the supply boat drifted with the current pulling unwatched fuel loading hose apart. Response: line was shut in and repaired. [Assets/Include/bottomnav.htm]
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