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Cape mendocino, ca

F/V Vixen; Cape Mendocino, Ca · NOAAORR-7573

issued
2001-08-03 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2001-08-17 00:00Z
self-cancels
2001-08-17 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
40.175, -124.242
vessels
F/V VIXENF/V VIXEN WENT
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

F/V Vixen; Cape Mendocino, CA.
Cape Mendocino, CA.
1. This morning, MSO San Francisco notified the NOAA SSC of a grounded fishing vessel near Cape Mendocino, CA. The 70' F/V Vixen went aground near 40? 10.5', 124? 14.5' W at approximately 0230 this morning. She is believed to have about 700 gallons of diesel fuel and some 50-70 gallons of other oils onboard. The MSO requested trajectory and weather forecasts, as well as information on fate and effects of the spilled product. USCG district 9.
2. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 750 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 40.175N 124.242W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7573: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7573

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