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R685+56 moss landing, ca, USA

Disabled Vessel Near Elk Horn Slough; Moss Landing, California · NOAAORR-11196

issued
2026-08-07 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2026-08-21 00:00Z
self-cancels
2026-08-21 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
36.815, -121.792
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Disabled Vessel near Elk Horn Slough; Moss Landing, California.
R685+56 Moss Landing, CA, USA.
1. On August 7, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of the 25-foot GRADY WHITE taking on water near Elk Horn Slough. The vessel was under tow and began taking on water and the tow was released. The vessel is reported to have 70 gallons of gasoline on board and is currently sheening. California Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) is currently on scene. Further efforts to recover the vessel will take place tomorrow.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 36.815N 121.792W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11196: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11196

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  1. R685+56 moss landing, ca, USA this message2026-08-07 → 2026-08-21
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