REPORT DATE: 05-08-2021
REPORT TIME: 1635 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: SOUTH TIMBALIER    22
IMAGE DATE: 05-08-2021
IMAGE TIME: 1206 UTC
DATA SOURCE: RADARSAT2 
MODE: ScanSAR Narrow VV
RESOLUTION: 50 meter
LOCATION: 29°00'27" N/90°11'54" W
AREA: 6.89 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: High
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The slick was linear in shape, had a dark contrast to the surrounding environment and measured approximately 13.76nm in length. The slick appeared to be associated with Hotline #10265 (SEACOR Power Response) and NRC #1304569. Winds at the time of the image were from the SE at 6kts.



UNCERTAINTIES: The full extent of the anomaly could not be determined due to imagery cut off. Numerous false positives were observed throughout the image, but the anomaly in question is distinct from the false positives.

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