Barge OB6; Ugashik Bay, AK

Ugashik Bay, AK | 2007-Oct-05

Initial Notification: On the morning of October 5 Tank Barge OB6, operated by Delta Western, grounded in the lower Ugashik River three miles southeast from Smokey Pt. OB6 currently has 5,868 gallons of unleaded gasoline and 5,882 gallons of #2 diesel in its tanks. Attempts to refloat will commence on next high tide. If successful, OB6 intends to anchor in Ugashik River. Current wx conditions: West winds 35kts, overcast, 10kt vis.