S/V Aurora; St Johns, USVI

St Johns, USVI | 2014-Nov-26

Initial Notification: On November 26, 2014, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a 50 foot sailing vessel grounded on the east side of St Johns Island near Drunk Bay on Monday 24 November. The vessel has 300 gallons of diesel onboard. No pollution has been reported as of 0830 26 November 2014 but salvage actions are not safe at this time due to sea conditions on site. USCG requested information on oil fate and effects due to sensitivity of resources in the area and association with the National Park.