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Sunken Vessel POINT HARRIS; 30 nm east of Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, HI 96770, USA

30 nm east of Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, HI 96770, USA | 2017-Aug-25

Initial Notification: On August 25, 2017, the USCG Sector Honolulu notified the NOAA SSC for an oil spill trajectory in the event of a release from the 82' P/C POINT HARRIS. The vessel sank approximately 30 nm east of Kaneohe Bay, Oahu after two crew were rescued. The vessel is reported to have between 3000 and 5000 gallons of marine diesel fuel and lube oil onboard.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Marine diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 5000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 21° 22.20′ North
Longitude (approximate): 157° 11.40′ West