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Kodiak’s ‘ghost ship’ Saint Patrick remains pollution hazard decades later

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Sep 1, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated, Uncategorized

Efforts continue to contain pollution from a sunken scallop boat off Kodiak Island has cost more than $3 million in less than a month. The wreckage of the Saint Patrick lies testament to one of Alaska’s deadliest fishing disasters decades ago and remains an environmental hazard today. Read More

Air Station Sitka rescues three from grounded fishing vessel

by Katherine Rose | Mar 21, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The US Coast Guard Air Station Sitka was called to action Wednesday morning (03-21-18) when a troller ran aground in Peril Strait. At around 4:45 a.m., the fishing vessel EH ran aground near Saoot Point Read More

Seiner sinks in Eastern Channel

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Sep 3, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Last Wednesday (09-02-15), F/V Pacific Venture sank in the vicinity of the Twins Island. Over the weekend, Marine Safety Detachment in Sitka says 500 gallons of fuel were removed and that the vessel is "stable." Salvage operations are expected to begin on Wednesday (09-09-15). Read More

U.S. Coast Guard conducting at-sea safety checks

by Anne Brice, KCAW | Jan 28, 2013 | Local News

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Naushon terminated the voyage of a fishing vessel near Sitka on Friday after finding several safety problems on board. The Naushon was on a routine patrol in the area. Read More