REPORT DATE: 02-20-2022 REPORT TIME: 1620 UTC REGION: GULF OF MEXICO SUB REGION: N/A AREA/BLOCK: SHIP SHOAL 291 IMAGE DATE: 02-20-2022 IMAGE TIME: 1206 UTC DATA SOURCE: RADARSAT2 MODE: ScanSAR Narrow VV RESOLUTION: 25 meter LOCATION: 28°16'36" N/91°05'38" W AREA: 12.31 square kilometers CONFIDENCE: High REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly showed strong contrast with the surrounding environment and is believed to be associated with Hotline #10418, Mon Forte Ship Shoal 291. The anomaly was approximately 4.3 nm long and 2.4 nm at its widest point. Winds at the time of the image were between 10 and 15 kts from the E. UNCERTAINTIES: The extent of the possible oil was estimated and may include other well completion fluids. Maps and shapefiles can be accessed at: www.ospo.noaa.gov/Products/ocean/marinepollution/ If you would like to share any feedback about this report or have questions, please contact the operational analyst at (301) 683-1403 or send to oceanmap@noaa.gov. Email alerts are available only for federal and state government officials involved in response efforts. Requests to be added to the email alerts should also be sent to oceanmap@noaa.gov. Please allow up to 2 business days to process the request. For further information on oil spill response and assessment go to:https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/oil-and-chemical-spills/oil-spills While NESDIS makes every effort to ensure that its databases are error-free, errors do occur. With respect to documents available from this server, neither the United States Government nor any of its employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose; nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed; nor represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.