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Point buchon, morro bay, ca

F/V Cinco de Mayo; Point Buchon, Morro Bay, Ca · NOAAORR-9004

issued
1984-12-18 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1985-01-01 00:00Z
self-cancels
1985-01-01 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
35.283, -121.060
vessel
F/V CINCO DE MAYO
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

F/V Cinco de Mayo; Point Buchon, Morro Bay, CA.
Point Buchon, Morro Bay, CA.
1. 72' F/V Cinco De Mayo, located 7.5 miles W of Pt. Buchon Mayday call @ 1052. Boat capsized and losing fuel: 4000 gallons #2 30-50 gal, lube oil, winds SE 20kts, confused seas.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 35.283N 121.060W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9004: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9004

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