Vessel carrying marine diesel sinks

Thu 1 Apr 2010, 12:13 GMT

Vessel carrying marine diesel sinks

US Coast Guard responds to the sinking of a fishing vessel in Alaska.

The US Coast Guard has said that it is responding to the sinking of the 45-foot fishing vessel Millie B in Crab Bay, east of Annette Island, Alaska.

Marine Safety Detachment(MSD) Ketchikan watchstanders received a call from personnel at Annette Island Gas at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday reporting the sunken vessel and a light sheen on the water.

Coast Guard responders went to Crab Bay and discovered the vessel sunk in approximately 65 to 80 feet of water, but said that Mille B did not pose a navigational hazard.

The vessel is said to be carrying approximately 80 gallons of marine diesel onboard. The responders reported that they did not observe a sheen or smell diesel.

It was reported to the MSD that one person was aboard the vessel but transferred to the vessel's skiff before the Millie B sank. The owner is working with the Coast Guard and reports the vessel will be raised as soon as possible.

Personnel from MSD Ketchikan will continue to investigate the situation.

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