Mystery Bunker Oil Discharge; Pier 2, Astoria, Oregon

Pier 2, Astoria, OR | 2026-May-29

Initial Notification: On May 29, 2026, the Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) for U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Northwest District was notified of a mystery bunker oil spill at a historic pier in Astoria, Oregon. Later in the day, the USCG requested phone support on how best to contain and mitigate spill after conditions deteriorated over the afternoon. Spill quantity is unknown but remains confined to the pier. The source origin is suspected to be corroded fuel piping no longer in use. The SSC is providing virtual support.