REPORT DATE: 07-10-2022
REPORT TIME: 0100 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: SHIP SHOAL   291
IMAGE DATE: 07-10-2022
IMAGE TIME: 0003 UTC
DATA SOURCE: RADARSAT2 
MODE: ScanSAR Narrow VV
RESOLUTION: 25 meter
LOCATION: 28°16'29" N/91°05'33" W
AREA: 6.62 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: High
REMARKS: Possible, unconfirmed oil was observed in satellite imagery. The area of oil was seen emanating from the Mon Forte facility, a known repeat leak source. The area of oil was slightly segmented along its long, meandering path. The dimensions were approximately 22.4nm in length and 0.2nm at its widest point. The area was dark in contrast to the ocean background and displayed well defined edges. Due to these factors, and since this is a known repeat leak source, confidence is High. The winds were W at about 5-10kts at the time of the satellite imagery. 

UNCERTAINTIES: None.

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ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/gulfofmexico/erma.html#/layers=1+50400&x=-90.96472750000001&y=28.2134165&z=11&panel=layer

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