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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