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Womens Bay Abandoned Barge; Kodiak, AK

Kodiak, AK | 2019-Apr-25

Initial Notification: On Apr 25, 2019, USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Kodiak, Alaska, received a report of rainbow sheen emanating from a grounded, abandoned barge in Women's Bay. USCG will be hiring a salvage contractor to address the pollution potential. NOAA notification only at this time.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 1200 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 57° 41.95′ North
Longitude (approximate): 152° 31.53′ West