F/V Little Linda Aground; Newport, OR

Newport, OR | 2009-Aug-11

Initial Notification: At 0730, 11 AUG 2009, USCG Sector Portland contacted the Northwest SSC regarding a vessel aground off Nye Beach, Newport, OR. This location is approximately 1.8NM N of the Yaquina Bay Jetty. The F/V Little Linda is currently on its side and is reported to be leaking minimal amounts of fuel through its vents. The vessel is reported to have 2800 gallons of diesel on-board. On-scene observations report no sheen/fuel in the water and very light wind/wave conditions. The USCG requested a trajectory for a potential release of the 2800gallons of diesel onboard.