F/V Trinity; Copalis Beach, WA
Copalis Beach, WA | 2016-Sep-08
Initial Notification: On September 8, 2016, the USCG Sector Columbia River notified the NOAA SSC for the Northwest that a 70+ foot steel hulled fishing vessel, the F/V TRINITY, grounded at approximately 0300 on Copalis Beach, WA. The vessel is reported to be carrying 3000 gallons of diesel, but there has been no release. Tugs are en route to try to free the vessel. NOAA trustees have been notified.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Tags: | Grounding |
| Products of concern: | Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 3000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 47° 7.20′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 124° 11.40′ West |