FV Moonraker; Latouche Island, Alaska
Latouche Island, Alaska | 2016-Jan-04
Initial Notification: On 02-Jan-2016, USCG received a report of a fishing vessel aground in Horseshoe Bay on Latouche Island, Prince William Sound, Alaska. The FV Moonraker, which dragged anchor during a storm, grounded on 31-Dec-2015 with approximately 200 gallons of diesel onboard. A small amount of sheening was observed. All 4 POB rescued. Vessel salvage will occur during appropriate weather window.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Tags: | Grounding |
| Products of concern: | diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 200 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 60° 3.87′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 148° 0.67′ West |