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F/V Tarka II Fire; Neah Bay, WA

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 17:00
On 10 SEP 2024, USCG called SSC NW to notify of a 57’ crabbing vessel on fire 3.3 nm SW of Tatoosh Island. 2 persons were MEDEVACed safely via USCG SAR OPS. Name of the vessel is Tarka II (Vessel ID: 557686); cause of fire was reported as exhaust fire. Estimated 1000 gallons of diesel on board, max potential of 4000 gallons. RP informed USCG that vessel had 10 ton chiller which used freon. USCG requested phone support and trajectory modeling. OCNMS, Makah, and Washington Ecology notified. Due to proximity with Canada, USCG has also notified the Canadian government.

Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine; Louisiana Coast

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 17:00
NOAA ERD has been monitoring the track and development of Tropical Storm Francine which is forecast to become a hurricane and make landfall on 11 SEP 2024 on the Louisiana coast. Impacts may extend from Houston, TX through Mobile, AL. The system is expected to strengthen prior to landfall; forecasts estimate it will become a Cat 2 hurricane. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator has been included in district briefings. No USCG or NOAA ORR mission assignments have been issued at this time.

Vessel Grounding off Waadah Point; Neah Bay, WA

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 17:00
On 03 September 2024, SSC NW was contacted by USCG Puget Sound about a 40ft vessel grounded near Neah Bay, Washington. Responders were unable to get to the boat and there is a potential discharge of 50 gallons of diesel. USCG requested trajectory analysis to present to FOSC and tribal partners.

Leachate Release into Tucker Bayou; LaPorte, TX

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 17:00
On 1-SEPT-24, USCG Sector Houston Galveston contacted the NOAA Acting Region 6 SSC to notify them of a 350,000 gallons release of Leachate (water that has percolated through a solid and leached out some of the constituents) into Tucker Bayou from a combined landfill and waste water treatment facility in LaPorte, Texas. The release was caused by heavy raining overflowing the tanks and a release valve failure. USCG requested information on both product and location jurisdiction.

F/V THE JIG STRIKE Sunk; 100+ miles off San Diego, CA

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 17:00
Mid-afternoon on 31-AUG-2024, USCG Sector San Diego contacted their NOAA SSC to request support for a vessel sunk roughly 100 miles west of Point Loma, San Diego, CA. All persons on board were rescued and the vessel was reportedly carrying 600 gallons of diesel when she we went down around 1400 hrs local time. Sector San Diego requested oil fate information.

Landslide; Ketchikan, AK

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 17:00
On August 25th a large landslide occurred in Ketchikan, Alaska. One fatality was reported by the media and photos indicate multiple homes were damaged. Several blocks were evacuated due to the risk of additional landslides. USCG advised mariners to be aware of potential debris in the Tongass Narrows. USCG also reported to the NRC that sheen was observed in the waterway.

Tanker SOUNION Fire; Red Sea

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 17:00
On August 21, 2024, the tanker Sounion was reported to be on fire after a missile attack in Red Sea. The crew have abandoned the ship. The tanker is reported to be carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil. This hotline is being opened to gather information and understand the potential risks and outcomes should the vessel experience a major oil spill.

Sinking of Vessel off Pacific Northwest; Pacific Ocean

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 17:00
On Thursday, August 22, 2024 USCG Sector Puget Sound notified SSC NW of an abandoned 80 steel hull vessel that posed a hazard to navigation. USCG reached out to NOAA to see if an emergency ESA consultation was required. The location is outside of marine protected areas and Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

Brunswick, ME AFFF release; Brunswick, ME, USA

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 17:00
At approximately 0530 on August 19, an estimated 1,450 gallons of concentrated fire fighting foam and 50,000 gallons of water was discharged in an airport hangar in Brunswick, ME.

Nantucket Mystery Sheen; Nantucket Sound

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 17:00
On Friday, August 16 USCG Sector Southeast New England contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 4 mile sheen south of the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm. USCG requested potential satellite imagery

Hurricane Ernesto Incidents Post-Storm; St Croix, USVI

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 17:00
On August 15, 2024, the USCG Sector San Juan reported a sunken tug (Tug Havoc) on St Croix at the pier at the oil terminal on the south shore. The owner is taking action. The tug reportedly has 400 gallons of diesel plus hydraulic and lube oils onboard.

Northstar Island Mystery Sheen; North Slope, AK

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 17:00
On 8/12/2024, USCG Sector Western Alaska & US Arctic notified the Alaska SSC that they are continuing to track the reports of a mystery sheen off of Northstar Island, Alaska. Northstar Island in an artificial oil development/production island in the Alaska North Slope. The estimated spill size is “a few ounces.”

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