F/V Five Gs; Santa Cruz Island, CA
Santa Cruz Island, CA | 2006-Jul-12
Initial Notification: The NOAA SSC was notified of a fishing vessel that had capsized and was adrift near Santa Cruz Island, CA. An estimated 200 gallons of diesel were on board when she capsized and sheen was observed by USCG during rescue operations. The drift trajectory may take the vessel aground. The vessel is reported to be in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. The Island is managed by the National Park Service. USCG requested weather support.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Tags: | Adrift, Grounding |
| Products of concern: | diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 200 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 34° 1.03′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 119° 37.32′ West |