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F/V Royal Flush Grounding; SE Alaska, AK

SE Alaska, AK | 2004-Sep-14

Initial Notification: Fishing vessel grounded when pillot went to sleep t the wheel during a fishing opening in SE Alaska. Shoreline was very rugged and rocky, but no fuel was released. 400 gals of diesel were removed by the owner at a later date. NOAA support: weather, fate and trajectory of possible release, tidal data.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Grounding
Products of concern:diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 400 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 54° 48.20′ North
Longitude (approximate): 130° 55.98′ West