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Barge Grounding, Axel Lind Island, Prince William Sound; Valdez, AK

Valdez, AK | 2025-Jan-20

Initial Notification: On January 20, 2025, the Alaska SSC was notified of a request to scuttle a damaged and empty steel barge currently ground on an Island in Prince William Sound, Alaska. The Fderal and state agencies are reviewing the request.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 60° 47.24′ North
Longitude (approximate): 147° 40.00′ West