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Off point reyes, ca

Pc Perfect Cast Sunk Off Point Reyes, Ca · NOAAORR-10351

issued
2021-08-29 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2021-09-12 00:00Z
self-cancels
2021-09-12 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
37.858, -123.173
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

PC PERFECT CAST sunk off Point Reyes, CA.
Off Point Reyes, CA.
1. On August 29, 2021, the USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to report the sinking of the PC PERFECT CAST about 13 NM southwest of Point Reyes. She was taking on water while under tow and reportedly sank around 1300 hrs. The vessel is believed to be carrying 280 gallons of diesel, but there are currently no reports of sheening. USCG requested trajectory support in the event of a release.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 280 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 37.858N 123.173W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10351: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10351

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Timeline · 3 messages since 2021-08-03 · closed 2021-09-29

  1. P/c ji-me II sunk; inverness, ca 94937, USA2021-08-03 → 2021-08-17
  2. Off point reyes, ca this message2021-08-29 → 2021-09-12
  3. Spud point marina, bodega bay, ca2021-09-15 → 2021-09-29

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