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Gulf of Mexico Region

Spills ≥ 50 Barrels (2,100 gallons) – 1994

August 18, 1994 - Penzoil Exploration and Production Company

Pollution: 62 bbl Zinc Bromide Operation: Fuel Transfer & Motor Vessel
Rig/Platform: Platform A Lease: G05040
Area: Block: Eugene Island
316		 Cause: Equipment Failure: transfer hose
Distance to Shore: 79 Miles Water Depth: 240 Feet
Other Events: Vessel Mishap

Remarks: A collar of the transfer hose broke during transfer from the supply vessel.

NRC Report: 256160

September 13, 1994 (1 day) - Amoco Production Company

Pollution: 141 bbl Zinc Bromide Brine Operation: Completion or Workover &
Motor Vessel
Rig/Platform: Rig Noble Red McCarthy (jack-up) Lease: G13768
Area: Block: Matagorda Island 636 Cause: Human Error: judgement
Distance to Shore: 22 Miles Water Depth: 113 Feet
Other Events: Vessel Mishap

Remarks: EXPLORATION SPILL. Employee turned wrong valve. Offshore workboat operator flipped wrong switch or valve was bumped. Pumping unit leaked due to a discharge valve being left open.

NRC Report: 260316*

November 16, 1994 - Shell Offshore, Inc.

Pollution: 4,533 bbl Condensate Operation: Pipeline
Rig/Platform:   Lease: G09591
Area: Block: Ship Shoal
281		 Cause: External Damage: trawl net
Distance to Shore: 60 Miles Water Depth: 197 Feet
Pipeline Segment: 08324 Pipeline Diameter: 4 Inches

Remarks: Valve on subsea tie-in to submerged condensate pipeline was snagged by trawl net. Pipeline was pulled and bent causing a 3" x 0.25" crack in the line. The damaged section of pipe was replaced with pre-tested spool. Concrete mat and sandbags were installed over the valve and tie-in assembly.
 
OCS Report: MMS 97-0031  PDF, available on GOM Offshore Information: Accident Investigation Panel Final Reports

 November 23, 1994 - not identified

Pollution: 147.6 bbl Diesel Operation: Motor Vessel
Rig/Platform:    Lease: N/A
Area: Block: Vermilion
285		 Cause: Human Error
Distance to Shore: 80 Miles Water Depth: 180 Feet
Other Events: Vessel Mishap

Remarks: Seismic cable, while in tow, was torn off by another vessel causing a diesel spill.

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