Significant Pollution Incidents

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Cheryl Anderson

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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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