REPORT DATE: 05-03-2022
REPORT TIME: 1550 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: SHIP SHOAL    71
IMAGE DATE: 05-03-2022
IMAGE TIME: 1206 UTC
DATA SOURCE: RADARSAT2 
MODE: ScanSAR Narrow VV
RESOLUTION: 25 meter
LOCATION: 28°57'33" N/90°55'52" W
AREA: 2.81 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REMARKS: Possible, unconfirmed oil was observed in satellite imagery. The possible oil slick was located approximately 14 nmi South from the Caillou Bay and measured approximately 3.12 nmi in length and up to 0.38 nmi in width. The slick appeared dark and had high contrast to its surroundings. Winds at the time of the image were 10-15 knots from the South, aligning well with the orientation of the anomaly. Confidence was determined to be Medium given that no connected point source was identified.

UNCERTAINTIES:
The point source was unknown.

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