M/V Helena Star sunk; Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, WA | 2013-Feb-28
Initial Notification: On January 25, 2013 the 167 ft M/V HELENA STAR sank in the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma, WA. The NOAA SSC has been requested to look at proposed salvage/clean-up actions in regards to possible affects to the surrounding environment.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Tags: | Derelict |
| Products of concern: | Unknown oil type |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 200 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 47° 16.60′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 122° 23.36′ West |