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Key west, fl

Vessel Paradise Grounding, Key West, Fl; Key West, Fl · NOAAORR-9719

issued
2018-04-30 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2018-05-14 00:00Z
self-cancels
2018-05-14 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
24.455, -81.859
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Vessel Paradise Grounding, Key West, FL; Key West, FL.
Key West, FL.
1. USCG Sector Key West reported on Friday 27 APR 2018 that the 55' vessel Paradise was aground at Rock Key Sanctuary Preservation Area off Key West, FL. Salvage attempts have been unsuccessful due to weather and sea conditions. The vessel is reported to have approximately 550 gallons of diesel and 15-20 gallons of lube oil on board. There was no release of pollution reported. A fate and trajectory analysis has been requested.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 24.455N 081.859W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9719: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9719

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