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Whittier, ak 99693, USA

Mystery Diesel Slick At Whittier Harbor; Whittier, Alaska · NOAAORR-11109

issued: 2026-01-20 00:00Z
status: cancelled 2026-02-03 00:00Z
self-cancels: 2026-02-03 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: Gulf of Alaska
position: 60.778, -148.690
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Mystery Diesel Slick at Whittier Harbor; Whittier, Alaska.
Whittier, AK 99693, USA.
1. On January 20, 2026, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Western Alaska & U.S. Arctic notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) regarding a diesel spill in Whittier Harbor, Alaska. A diesel slick measuring approximately 100 feet by 50 feet and 1/8" thick was currently contained within three slips at C Dock. A sheen extending roughly 100 feet by 200 feet was also visible. Sea otters had been observed in the immediate area. The USCG requested assistance in calculating the discharge volume based on these observations.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 60.778N 148.690W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11109: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11109

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