While transferring from the [offshore] platform to a boat, the device and source fell overboard. The source is in it's shielded position; front and back covers are in place. The device and source pose no immediate threat.
BP [the owner] is coordinating a dive team and plan to be on location in 4-5 days. Tentatively on June 3, 2005 weather permitting.
Location: Grand Isle 47 AQ
Water Depth: 80 to 100 feet
Latitude: 28 56 .7
Longitude: 90 01 .9
[Approximately 15 mi. SE of Fort Fourchon, LA]
Time of Incident: 06:20 AM
Date: 05/29/05
Exposure Device Mfg/Serial # :Spec 150 # 825
Source Mfg/ Serial #: Spec G-60 Ser# MA-1702
Activity: 44 curies IR-192
- * * UPDATE 1035EDT ON 6/6/05 FROM CHRIS MOREAU TO S. SANDIN * * *
After an extensive search involving four (4) divers, the licensee was unable to locate the missing device. The licensee considers the device lost and has abandoned their efforts at recovery. Notified R4DO (Chuck Cain) and
NMSS (Richard Correia).