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F/V CHEVELLE grounding with diesel leaking; Yaquina Bay, OR

Yaquina Bay, OR | 2012-Mar-10

Initial Notification: NOAA SSC notified 2100 PST of a Fishing Vessel aground on northern tip of jetty for entrance to Yaquina Bay, Oregon. Vessel is leaking diesel, at most 3000-4000 gallons. USCG requested trajectory support from NOAA ERD.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Grounding
Products of concern:Diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 4000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 44° 36.70′ North
Longitude (approximate): 124° 4.80′ West