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Captains bay, unalaska island, alaska

Venture Luna; Captains Bay, Unalaska Island, Alaska · NOAAORR-6881

issued
1992-03-21 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1992-04-04 00:00Z
self-cancels
1992-04-04 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Bering Sea
position
53.917, -166.583
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Venture Luna; Captains Bay, Unalaska Island, Alaska.
Captains Bay, Unalaska Island, Alaska.
1. The Venture Luna incident occurred early on the morning of March 21, 1992, at Captains Bay, Dutch Harbor, Unalaska Island, Alaska. As the result of 50- to 60-knot winds, the vessel drug anchor causing it to go aground and damage a tank containing 7,000 gallons of an IFO. Sheening was noticeable around the vessel; however, due to high winds, this rapidly dispersed and dissipated. It was estimated that less than 50 gallons of an oily-water mixture was released before the source was secured. The vessel's owner immediately assumed responsibility and conducted all control and cleanup. The case was closed on March 25. USCG district 17. Keyword: none.
2. COMMODITY: OIL.
3. POSITION 53.917N 166.583W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 6881: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/6881

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