Mystery Spill; Neah Bay, WA

Neah Bay, WA | 2007-Aug-05

Initial Notification: A mystery "diesel" spill off the coast of Neah Bay, WA, was first reported yesterday, August 4th, at 11:40 AM. At 3:12 PM, a cruise ship in the area did not detect a spill. Today at 4:30 PM a USCG vessel reported oil ½ nm x 75 yards located about 600 yards off the west side of Neah Bay. Coordinates were provided as follows: North extent: 48 deg 23.01'N, 124 deg 44.51'W Middle: 48 deg 23.25'N, 124 deg 44.13'W South: 48 deg 22.60'N, 124 deg 44.50'W Fog has prevented the USCG from flying over the area of the reported spill to make observations. An overflight will be conducted as soon as weather conditions permit.