Tug Vessel Sunk; Tulalip Bay Marina, WA
Snohomish County, WA | 2023-Oct-25
Initial Notification: On 25-OCT-2023 the USCG Sector Puget Sound notified the NOAA SSC of a 30’ tug vessel submerged at the Tulalip Bay Marina, WA. There is approx. 60 gallons diesel on board with a max. potential of 300 gallons. Sheening is observed and the marina has deployed boom. There are two salmon hatcheries in the area. The USCG federalized the case and is working with a contractor remove the vessel.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 60-300 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 48° 3.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 122° 19.80′ West |