Sunken Vessel, Western Channel; Sitka, Alaska

Western Channel, Sitka, AK, USA | 2025-May-29

Initial Notification: USCG MSD Sitka, Alaska contacted the SSC regarding potential hazards of refrigerant oil on a sunken vessel. A fishing vessel sank in November 2024, but only recently started to discharge fuel, resulting in a small sheen. The owner reported diesel fuel and refrigerant oil on board. The salvage divers requested further information on hazards of refrigerant oil.