F/V Kotobuki Maru No. 38; Midway Island
Midway Island | 2006-Dec-29
Initial Notification: The Japanese fishing vessel F/V Kotobuki Maru No.38 was inbound to Midway Island for a medical evacuation when the vessel struck an object (estimated at 28 deg 11.6 N, 177 deg. 21.3 W)and reportedly released potentially 2640 gallons of marine diesel from the #3 fuel tank. The vessel is currently moored inside the small boat harbor on the east side of Sand Island at 28 deg. 12.8 N and 177 deg. 21.9 W.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Marine Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 34,300 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 28° 11.60′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 177° 21.30′ West |