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Vessel Sinking in San Joaquin River; Isleton, California

841 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton, CA 95641, USA | 2026-Jul-31

Initial Notification: On July 31, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a 30-foot vessel sinking in the Spindrift Marina in Isleton, California in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The vessel is currently releasing gasoline, creating a sheen moving downriver. Maximum fuel capacity is reported to be 320 gallons. The USCG is en route. No additional support from NOAA is anticipated.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 38° 6.48′ North
Longitude (approximate): 121° 35.90′ West