M/V SEA JADE; Dutch Harbor, Alaska

Dutch Harbor, Alaska | 1991-Aug-23

Initial Notification: On the morning of August 23, 1991, approximately 39 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, two large fish processing vessels collided during calm seas and clear weather. The motor vessel OCEAN AYA ripped a 5-meter long fracture from the waterline to the deck of the motor vessel SEA JADE. The estimated fuel on board included 276,500 gallons of IFO and 45,435 gallons of diesel. Initial reports were that no fuel had leaked and there were no personnel casualties. USCG district 17.