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Columbia river mouth

F/V Blue Max; Columbia River Mouth · NOAAORR-7541

issued
2001-02-15 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2001-03-01 00:00Z
self-cancels
2001-03-01 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
46.238, -124.125
vessel
F/V BLUE MAX
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

F/V Blue Max; Columbia River Mouth.
Columbia River Mouth.
1. NOAA HAZMAT was notified at 1152 PST by MSO Portland that the 70' FV BLUE MAX had capsized off the entrance to the Columbia River. The vessel was reported to have 8000 gallons of diesel on board. The capsized vessel position was reported as 46?14.3'N, 124?7.5'W at 1100 and 46?14.5N, 124?8.5'W at 1225. Sheens were reported in the water in the vicinity of the vessel. NOAA was requested to provide weather and trajectory support. USCG district 13.
2. COMMODITY: MARINE DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 8000 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 46.238N 124.125W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7541: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7541

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