Hyundai No. 12; Shumagin Islands, Alaska

Shumagin Islands, Alaska | 1991-Oct-02

Initial Notification: On October 2, 1991, the motor vessel Hyundai #12, a 512-foot Korean cargo vessel, ran aground in Twelve Fathom Strait. The vessel had taken shelter from a storm in the Shumagin Islands, part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Twelve Fathom Strait is along the north side of Simeonof Island, a wilderness area. The vessel was carrying 23,000 tons of wheat, 174,000 gallons of IFO-180 fuel, and approximately 21,000 gallons of diesel. One bottom fuel tank was breached; however, no oil leak occurred because a hydrostatic head of water held the fuel in the tank. The owner took full responsibility for the salvage and response. Only minor sheening was reported during this incident. USCG district 17. Keyword: none.