F/V Oracle Grounding; False Pass, Alaska

False Pass, AK | 2026-Oct-29

Initial Notification: On October 29, 2026, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) for Alaska received a report that the fishing vessel Oracle was grounded northeast of Cape Pankok, Unimak Island, near False Pass, Alaska. It is hard aground on rocks, approximately 100 feet offshore. All five crew were rescued and transported to Cold Bay. A current storm will delay further response for a few days. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requested support with obtaining a weather forecast and identifying resources at risk.