contracted fishing vessel observes a controlled oil burn
Gulf of Mexico (May 5, 2010) -- Crew members of Gulf Handler, a contracted fishing vessel, observe a controlled oil burn in the Gulf of Mexico May 5. Local residents conducted the "in situ burn" in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, BP PLC, and other federal agencies to aid in preventing the spread of oil following the April 20 explosion on Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Deepwater Horizon. (USN) 10Spill0505-N-7589W-154