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F/V mount tamgus; approximately 12 nm w of rockaway beach, or

NOAAORR-9695

issued
2018-04-01 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2018-04-15 00:00Z
self-cancels
2018-04-15 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
45.630, -124.260
vessel
F/V MOUNT TAMGUS
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

F/V MOUNT TAMGUS; Approximately 12 NM W of Rockaway Beach, OR.
Approximately 12 NM W of Rockaway Beach, OR.
1. On April 1, 2108, the USCG Sector Columbia River contacted NOAA regarding an overturned fishing vessel, Mount Tamgus with approximately 3000 gallons of diesel on board and lightly sheening with a 300x500 yd sheen visible. Four personnel (all on board) were rescued from the vessel by USCG Station Tillamook, OR, small boat. Boat owner notified and working with USCG on salvage plan. Fate and trajectory analysis of diesel and vessel requested.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 45.630N 124.260W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9695: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9695

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