REPORT DATE: 09-11-2021
REPORT TIME: 1430 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: SOUTH TIMBALIER    41
IMAGE DATE: 09-11-2021
IMAGE TIME: 1141 UTC
DATA SOURCE: COSMOSKYMED 
MODE: ScanSAR Wide VV
RESOLUTION: 30 meter
LOCATION: 28°56'15" N/90°10'52" W
AREA: 0.67 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: High
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly had a strong contrast with its surroundings. The anomaly appeared to emanate from an oil facility. The anomaly appeared to widen with distance from the suspected point source. The anomaly measured approximately 2.34 nmi long and had a width of roughly 0.12 nmi at its widest point. Winds around the time of the image were 11 kts coming from the NE. 

UNCERTAINTIES: There is little uncertainty since the anomaly is thought to be associated with NRC#1315645, NRC#1315755, and NRC#1316263. 

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