F/V Ruffian; Latouche Isl, PWS, Alaska

Latouche Isl, PWS, Alaska | 2011-Jan-25

Initial Notification: USCG MSU Valdez reported a fishing vessel grounded at about 0200 this morning at location 60°04.76'N--147°51.7'W. That location is northeast of the northern tip of Latouche Island, near Pt. Grace. The vessel is reported to be carrying 200 gal diesel fuel. On scene weather was reported to be winds from the southeast at 25 knots, and 2-3 ft seas. There is no known release reported at this time. The Coast Guard requested weather, trajectory, and fate should a release occur. A CG helo has been deployed to evaluate the situation and possibly rescue the three POB.