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FV Echo; Nelson Lagoon, Alaska

Nelson Lagoon, Alaska | 2016-Jun-30

Initial Notification: On 29 June 2016, the FV Echo, a 30-foot fishing vessel began taking on water and intentionally grounded on the coast of Bristol Bay, 26 miles southwest of Nelson Lagoon. The maximum potential is 210 gallons of diesel; it is estimated that there are 80 gallons onboard.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Grounding
Products of concern:diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 210 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 55° 49.47′ North
Longitude (approximate): 161° 55.03′ West