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Cape Aialik Vessel Sinking; Resurrection Bay; Seward, Alaska

Resurrection Bay, Seward, AK | 2026-Jun-13

Initial Notification: On June 13, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) regarding a sunken Sea Tow vessel near Cape Aialik (near Resurrection Bay / Seward, Alaska). The Sea Tow vessel was responding to a disabled sail boat when it sank. NOAA provided a spot weather forecast at the request of the USCG.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 59° 43.00′ North
Longitude (approximate): 149° 30.70′ West