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Ecofaith G.O.; Unimak Pass, Alaska

Unimak Pass, Alaska | 2017-Mar-07

Initial Notification: On March 1, 2017, the 750' bulk carrier, Ecofaith G.O., suffered a broken tail shaft. It is currently under tow (via tug) to Dutch Harbor, AK. It is expected to transit the Unimak Pass area on Mar 10 and arrive in Dutch Harbor on Mar 11. The USCG Sector Anchorage is requesting a Resources at Risk report for the Unimak Pass/Unalaska Bay transit.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:IFO/diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 400000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 54° 18.82′ North
Longitude (approximate): 164° 36.06′ West