Venture Luna; Captains Bay, Unalaska Island, Alaska

Captains Bay, Unalaska Island, Alaska | 1992-Mar-21

Initial Notification: The Venture Luna incident occurred early on the morning of March 21, 1992, at Captains Bay, Dutch Harbor, Unalaska Island, Alaska. As the result of 50- to 60-knot winds, the vessel drug anchor causing it to go aground and damage a tank containing 7,000 gallons of an IFO. Sheening was noticeable around the vessel; however, due to high winds, this rapidly dispersed and dissipated. It was estimated that less than 50 gallons of an oily-water mixture was released before the source was secured. The vessel's owner immediately assumed responsibility and conducted all control and cleanup. The case was closed on March 25. USCG district 17. Keyword: none.