REPORT DATE: 07-20-2022 REPORT TIME: 0000 UTC REGION: GULF OF MEXICO SUB REGION: N/A AREA/BLOCK: SHIP SHOAL 291 IMAGE DATE: 07-19-2022 IMAGE TIME: 1638 UTC DATA SOURCE: SENTINEL2B MODE: Multispectral RESOLUTION: 10 meter LOCATION: 28°16'29" N/91°05'33" W AREA: 1.94 square kilometers CONFIDENCE: High REMARKS: Possible, unconfirmed oil was observed in satellite imagery. Due to intense sun glint in the image, the anomaly was illuminated, which is characteristic of oil in optical imagery. Winds at the time of the image were from the southwest at 12 kts. The possible oil appeared to emanate in a heavier tendril from the Mon Forte facility, and thinner sheen appeared to fan from the source and main tendril. Cloud shadows occasionally interrupted the sheen. The possible oil measured approximately 3.2 nmi long and 0.60 nmi in width at its widest point. This possible oil sheen is associated with NRC Hotline #10418. UNCERTAINTIES: Due to the sunglint illuminating the anomaly, the anomaly cannot be differentiated from other possible mediums, and the thickness of the possible oil could not be determined. 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.