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Afognak island, alaska

F/V Midnite Son; Afognak Island, Alaska · NOAAORR-8291

issued
2011-02-11 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2011-02-25 00:00Z
self-cancels
2011-02-25 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Gulf of Alaska
position
58.273, -153.094
vessel
F/V MIDNITE SON
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

F/V Midnite Son; Afognak Island, Alaska.
Afognak Island, Alaska.
1. Coast Guard Sector Anchorage notified NOAA ERD that the F/V Midnite Son had grounded on the western coast of Afognak Island (58-16.36N, 153-05.62W) due to heavy winds from the NW with 5 POB. The vessel is taking on water and is breaking up on the beach. Air Station Kodiak rescued all 5 POB. The vessel has a capacity of 6000 gallons diesel. The CG asked NOAA for a verbal and written statement regarding the possible fate and transport of any release oil.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL FUEL AND OTHER MIXED OILS. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 6000 GALLONS. TAGS: GROUNDING.
3. POSITION 58.273N 153.094W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8291: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8291

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