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Fishing Vessel Aground, Lois Island, Columbia River

Lois Island, Columbia River | 2022-Jun-13

Initial Notification: On June 13, 2022, the USCG Sector Columbia River contacted the NOAA SSC to report the wooden-hulled 60’ F/V Billie dragged anchor and was soft aground on the West side of Louis Island on the Columbia River. There is a maximum potential of 1200 gallons of diesel on board, there is no observed release of product at this time. The USCG Cutter Terrapin is nearby and monitoring the vessel’s condition. The USCG is requesting an ESI and preliminary Resources at Risk.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 1200 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 46° 11.42′ North
Longitude (approximate): 123° 43.84′ West