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Resurrection bay, seward, ak

Cape Aialik Vessel Sinking; Resurrection Bay; Seward, Alaska · NOAAORR-11170

issued: 2026-06-13 00:00Z
status: cancelled 2026-06-27 00:00Z
self-cancels: 2026-06-27 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: Gulf of Alaska
position: 59.717, -149.512
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Cape Aialik Vessel Sinking; Resurrection Bay; Seward, Alaska.
Resurrection Bay, Seward, AK.
1. On June 13, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) regarding a sunken Sea Tow vessel near Cape Aialik (near Resurrection Bay / Seward, Alaska). The Sea Tow vessel was responding to a disabled sail boat when it sank. NOAA provided a spot weather forecast at the request of the USCG.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 59.717N 149.512W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11170: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11170

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