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 |