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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

Source of large oil spill in ANB Harbor identified

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Sep 1, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

The Coast Guard has determined the source of a large diesel spill that spread from Sitka Sound into ANB harbor yesterday morning (08-31-15). The source was a commercial vessel south of ANB Harbor. Read More

Oil spill origin unknown; Coast Guard says prompt reporting is key

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Apr 1, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

A large, smelly fuel spill in Crescent Harbor caught the attention of passersby yesterday evening. But the Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment, which is responsible for investigating fuel spills, have not been able to determine it’s origins. Read More

As boats sink, Coast Guard issues warning

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Nov 22, 2013 | Local News, Syndicated

The Coast Guard is asking local boat owners to check their vessels after a spate of sinkings this fall. The F/V Skeeter was hauled out of the water on Friday, after it sank at its mooring in Eliason Harbor in early November. It is one of five boats that have gone down in area harbors since August. Read More