F/V Vixen; Cape Mendocino, CA

Cape Mendocino, CA | 2001-Aug-03

Initial Notification: This morning, MSO San Francisco notified the NOAA SSC of a grounded fishing vessel near Cape Mendocino, CA. The 70' F/V Vixen went aground near 40? 10.5', 124? 14.5' W at approximately 0230 this morning. She is believed to have about 700 gallons of diesel fuel and some 50-70 gallons of other oils onboard. The MSO requested trajectory and weather forecasts, as well as information on fate and effects of the spilled product. USCG district 9.