Makah F/V aground; Neah Bay, WA

Neah Bay, WA | 2012-May-09

Initial Notification: NOAA SSC was contacted 1230 PST May 9 by Olympic National Sanctuary about a Makah Fishing Vessel aground just west of Neah Bay in the sanctuary. No pollutants have been released, and all persons that were on board have been evacuated safely. Requested was tides, currents, and localized weather forecast for salvage planning purposes. USCG D13 also contacted SSC requesting possible pollution impacts if any diesel were released. Potential for 50-100 gallon diesel release.