F/V Lady Frances; Santa Cruz Island, CA
Santa Cruz Island, CA | 2009-Oct-06
Initial Notification: On the evening of 06OCT2009, Sector LA/LB notified NOAA ERD of a 32foot squid boat grounded near Smugglers Cove (Santa Cruz Island, CA) that is due for refloating and towing to Ventura Harbor. The F/V Lady Frances is carrying approximately 200 gallons of diesel fuel on board and shows no sign of pollution. Sector LA/LB requested information on oil fate and trajectory in the event that a spill occurs during the estimated 12-14hr transit.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Tags: | Grounding |
Products of concern: | Diesel |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 200 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 34° 1.60′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 119° 32.40′ West |