Coast Guard Responds to Diesel Fuel Discharge After F/V Sinks Near Sitka
The U.S. Coast Guard has been dealing with diesel fuel discharge near Sitka, Alaska, since late last week.
Sector Juneau personnel received a report on Friday, February 26, at approximately 2 p.m., that a 52-foot fishing vessel was completely submerged between Cobb Island and Silver Point. The vessel, identified as the Haida Lady, reportedly had discharged an unknown amount of unrecoverable diesel.
The Coast Guard contacted Hanson Marine to mitigate pollution and recover the vessel. By Sunday...
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