Fishing vessel aground; Barnegat Light, NJ

Barnegat Light, NJ | 2007-Oct-11

Initial Notification: At approximately 0750 local time, the 57-ft F/V Karen , a commercial scallop fishing vessel, was caught in currents and grounded in Oyster Creek Channel, Barnegat Inlet NJ. No product has been released, but the vessel is on its starboard side and is carrying 2500 gal. of diesel. Salvage team is aboard and awaiting Coast Guard approval to proceed. Coast Guard has requested trajectory information from NOAA/ERD as guidance