F/V Kathy Ann; Avila Beach, CA
Avila Beach, CA | 2011-Mar-30
Initial Notification: On the morning of 30MAR2011, USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Santa Barbara contacted their local NOAA SSC for trajectory support on a small potential diesel spill from a fishing vessel sunk near Avila Beach, CA. The F/V Kathy Ann is a 32foot steel-hulled vessel sunk in nearshore waters approximately 20-30feet deep at 35º 09.722’N, 120º 45.060’W. No pollution has yet been observed, but due to its location nearshore, the USCG requested a precautionary trajectory in the event of a minor release prior to or during salvage operations.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 50 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 35° 9.72′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 120° 45.06′ West |