F/V Buccaneer; Point Mugu, CA
Point Mugu, CA | 2006-Jan-06
Initial Notification: On January 4, 2006, the F/V Buccaneer sank in 1200 feet of water 2.5 miles off Point Mugu, CA, near Port Hueneme, CA. The 68-foot steel-hulled squid fishing vessel was carrying approximately 1000 gallons of diesel. Sheening was observed when the vessel sank but currently is no visible sheen.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 1,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 34° 2.80′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 119° 7.02′ West |