Fishing Vessel Sunk off Redondo Beach, CA
off Redondo Beach, CA | 2023-Feb-09
Initial Notification: On 09-FEB-2023, USCG Sector LA/LB contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support for the 43’ sunken F/V MATADOR off Redondo Beach, CA. The vessel reportedly sank at 0200 hrs on 08-FEB, 1/3 mile offshore, in 170’ of water, with an estimated 50 gallons diesel on-board (max potential 150 gallons).
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 150 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 33° 50.75′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 118° 24.90′ West |