NOAA SeaTrac Autonomous Vessel Collision; Monroe, MI
Monroe, MI, USA | 2024-Aug-12
Initial Notification: On 12 August, the SSC was notified of a 10 August collision between an autonomous vehicle identified as a NOAA SeaTrac vessel with a 45' pleasure craft. The two vessels were towed ashore conjoined, with no pollution observed. USCG is requesting details on the autonomous vessel operations, characteristics, lighting, and collision avoidance system.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Other |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 0 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 41° 52.97′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 83° 17.20′ West |