M/V Global Gold; Astoria, OR
Astoria, OR | 2015-Oct-02
Initial Notification: On October 2, 2015, the USCG Sector Columbia River contacted NOAA ERD to report the bulk carrier Global Gold struck the dock while coming into the pier resulting in a rupture in the hull 3-4 feet long on the port side of the vessel. The vessel reportedly lost up to 1100 gallons of diesel. A trajectory forecast was requested.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Tags: | Grounding |
| Products of concern: | Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 1100 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 46° 11.37′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 123° 21.61′ West |