Fishing vessel struck rock; intentionally beached to prevent sinking; Karluk, AK
Karluk, AK | 2020-Aug-27
Initial Notification: On 27-Aug-2020, MSD Kodial reported that the FV LADY ASHLEY hit a submerged rock, was taking on water, and was then intentionally beached to prevent from sinking. The vessel reportedly has 200 gallons of diesel fuel on board and did not appear to be leaking fuel after the intentional grounding. MSD Kodiak is still investigating and has asked NOAA to stand by for potential requests for science support.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 200 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 57° 38.40′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 154° 20.79′ West |