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Coos bay, or

Grounded F/V Patty Aj; Coos Bay, Or · NOAAORR-9257

issued: 2016-03-24 00:00Z
status: cancelled 2016-04-07 00:00Z
self-cancels: 2016-04-07 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: North Pacific Ocean
position: 43.354, -124.332
vessel: F/V PATTY AJ
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Grounded F/V PATTY AJ; Coos Bay, OR.
Coos Bay, OR.
1. On March 24, 2016, USCG Sector Astoria notified the NOAA SSC of a grounded fishing vessel in Coos Bay, OR with 30,000 pounds of fish, 3200 gallons of diesel, and 300 gallons of lube oil. The incident occurred on Wednesday March 23rd at approximately 0800. Three individuals were rescued from the water, one is still missing. USCG requested scientific support for salvage operations.
2. THREAT: OIL. TAGS: GROUNDING.
3. POSITION 43.354N 124.332W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9257: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9257

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