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Vessel Aground, Doughty Point, NW Orcas Island, WA

Doughty Point, NW Orcas Island, WA | 2021-Oct-03

Initial Notification: On 10/21/2021, the USCG Sector Puget Sound called the SSC about a vessel aground off Doughty Point on the NW corner of Orcas Island. The 30-36' private crabbing vessel (name unknown) is hard aground with a potential of approx. 120 gallons gasoline on board. There is currently no release or sheen. They have requested POC's for managers in the area and resources at risk. The CG is working with the vessel owner on a salvage plan.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:gasoline
Total amount at risk of spill: 120 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 48° 42.74′ North
Longitude (approximate): 122° 57.09′ West