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On 01-Jun-2015, intermittent sheening was observed 250' offshore at seward, alaska

Seward Mystery Sheen; Seward, Alaska · Seward, Alaska · NOAAORR-9189

issued
2015-09-30 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2015-10-14 00:00Z
self-cancels
2015-10-14 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Gulf of Alaska
position
60.104, -149.432
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Seward Mystery Sheen; Seward, Alaska.
Seward, Alaska.
1. On 01-Jun-2015, intermittent sheening was observed 250' offshore at Seward, Alaska. The USCG identified and investigated several underwater objects in the area. Further action is pending operational planning and coordination with partner agencies. Sector Anchorage requested NOAA assistance in its investigation
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UKNOWN.
3. POSITION 60.104N 149.432W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9189: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9189

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