Gulf of
Mexico Region
Spills ≥ 50 Barrels
(2,100 gallons)
– 1984
June 20, 1984 - Conoco, Inc.
| Pollution: |
50 bbl Crude Oil |
Operation: |
Production |
| Rig/Platform: |
Platform F |
Lease: |
N/A |
| Area:
Block: |
Eugene Island
208 |
Cause: |
Equipment Failure:
tank ruptured |
| Distance
to Shore: |
48 Miles |
Water
Depth: |
94 Feet |
Remarks: The tank bottom on a belted holding tank ruptured
allowing discharge into the Gulf.
July 8, 1984 -
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
| Pollution: |
100 bbl Diesel |
Operation: |
Drilling &
Motor Vessel |
| Rig:
Platform: |
Rig Nobel No. 24
Platform A |
Lease: |
G02324 |
| Area:
Block: |
Eugene Island
361 |
Cause: |
Human Error:
negligence |
| Distance
to Shore: |
93 Miles |
Water
Depth: |
307 Feet |
| Other
Events: |
Vessel
Mishap |
Remarks: The diesel tank was overfilled during refueling
operations. The rig personnel requested 4,000 gallons but the supply boat pumped 8,200
gallons. The supply boat crew, rig mechanic, and crane operator were all absent during
refueling operations.
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