REPORT DATE: 07-21-2018
REPORT TIME: 1730 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: VERMILLION   332 
IMAGE DATE: 07-21-2018
IMAGE TIME: 0009 UTC
DATA SOURCE: SENTINEL1A 
MODE: Interferometric Wide (IW) VV
RESOLUTION: 5x20 meter
LOCATION: 28°14'38" N/92°12'49" W
AREA: 0.18 square kilometers (Updated 05/26/2020)
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly measured 0.67 NM in length and 0.11 NM in width. Winds were 5kts out of the SW.

Confidence that the anomaly seen was oil is medium. There was no discernable point source, although it was located near a pipeline and oil facility. The anomaly featured feathering on the western edge and had high contrast with surrounding area. 

UNCERTAINTIES:
There was no discernable point source or reported oil sighting on the NRC hotlist.

ANALYST: WESTBROOK
Maps and shapefiles can be accessed at: www.ospo.noaa.gov/Products/ocean/marinepollution/

ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/gulfofmexico/erma.html#/layers=1+46606&x=-92.213161&y=28.244613&z=11&panel=layer

For further information on oil spill response and assessment go to: https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/oil-and-chemical-spills/oil-spills

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