FV Akutan; Unalaska, AK

Unalaska, AK | 2017-Aug-13

Initial Notification: On August 5, 2017, the FV Akutan left Dillingham, AK, reportedly on its way to Seattle. The vessel began having mechanical issues and headed to Dutch Harbor. They made it in to Captains Bay on August 7th by their own power, but because of the vessel issues, the Coast Guard escorted them in. The vessel currently remains at anchor and is disabled in Captains Bay approximately 2 miles southeast of Westward Seafoods. USCG has requested a ESA Section 7 consultation.