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F/V Hot Tuna; Off Florence, OR

Off Florence, OR | 2009-Jun-21

Initial Notification: Sector Portland notified ERD of the 36-foot F/V Hot Tuna that sank in 160 feet of water off the Siuslaw River near Florence, OR. The vessel was reported to be approximately 1000 feet offshore and carrying 150 gallons of diesel fuel; though no release has been observed. Sector Portland requested a trajectory estimate to support their response operations.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 150 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 44° 0.72′ North
Longitude (approximate): 124° 11.34′ West