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Tug Twilite; Wood River, SW Alaska

Wood River, SW Alaska | 2008-Oct-08

Initial Notification: The Tug Twilite grounded approximately 25 miles up the Wood River from Dillingham, AK late on 07Oct2008 and is reported to contain 1,000 gallons of gasoline and 300-350 gallons of lube oil. No release has been reported and transfer operations are being planned. Sector Anchorage has requested NOAA Wx and tide support.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Grounding
Products of concern:Gasoline, lube oil
Total amount at risk of spill: 1,350 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 59° 16.20′ North
Longitude (approximate): 158° 34.98′ West