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F/V Yankee; Neva Strait, Sitka, Alaska

Neva Strait, Sitka, Alaska | 2016-Jan-13

Initial Notification: On January 13, 2016, the FV Yankee, a 38 foot commercial fishing vessel, ran aground 15 NM N of Sitka, Alaska in Neva Strait. USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Sitka is currently conducting a survey of the grounding site. The USCG has requested trajectory and fates analysis and an ESA Section 7 consultation.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Grounding
Products of concern:diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 150 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 57° 17.55′ North
Longitude (approximate): 135° 36.85′ West