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FV North Star; Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Kvichak Bay, Alaska | 2015-Jul-16

Initial Notification: On July 16, 2015, the 32-foot fishing vessel "North Star" sank in Kvichak Bay, Alaska. The vessel grounded at low tide, and became swamped by the incoming tide. The North Star has approximately 75 gallons of diesel on board. USCG Sector Anchorage requested information on Resources at Risk.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 75 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 58° 40.00′ North
Longitude (approximate): 157° 27.00′ West