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Olalla, wa 98359, USA

Grounding of Pc Caleb Ruffa; Olalla, Washington · NOAAORR-11172

issued
2026-06-15 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2026-06-29 00:00Z
self-cancels
2026-06-29 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
The Coastal Waters of Southeast Alaska and British Columbia
position
47.422, -122.541
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Grounding of PC Caleb Ruffa; Olalla, Washington.
Olalla, WA 98359, USA.
1. On June 15, 2026, the Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) for the Pacific Northwest was notified of a grounded sailing vessel, Caleb Ruffa. The vessel contains diesel and other assorted products on board. The U.S. Coast Guard requested assistance with ESA (Endangered Species Act) consultation.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 47.422N 122.541W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11172: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11172

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