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Federal On Scene Coordinator’s ReportCoast Guard Sector Puget Sound
Spills 1 December 2013 – 12 February 201496 Spills Reported
2,195 Gallons Discharged
SIGNIFICANT CASES
ATB COMMITMENT
Navy Base Bangor
HELENA STAR
ATB COMMITTMENTCracked Hull – Port Angeles
What happened:• During fuel
transfer, oil sheen appeared in water. Conducted dive survey and discovered a 3” crack in hull, near fuel tank.
Pictures indicate the crack in the hull, and the repair done with Splash Zone
Navy Base Bangor – Fuel Discharge from Facility
What happened:• Pump malfunction on
waste oil tank caused overflow of tank and subsequent discharge into the Hood Canal at a slow rate for approx 23 min.
• Boom/sorbents in place and 5 skimming vsls o/s cleaning
• CG response team on scene w/ state and other federal partners to assist in clean up
• Case and investigation are on-going• Initially reported as 50 gals of oily
water discharged on shore with some sheening in water – fully contained in boom – on Feb 10th
• Rcvd second NRC report via WSDOT
of a large sheen throughout Hood Canal
M/V HELENA STAR(update)
WHAT HAPPENED: SIGNIFICANCE: Vessel lift attempt was
unsuccessful due to hull integrity issues. Operations halted due to fish window closure
Department of Natural Resources will contract to re-attempt lift when fish window reopens in July.
USCG to stand by for on water recovery assistance.
Regional Challenges
Northern Border (West and East of Cascades) Fostering PNW Economic Engine to include
Beyond the Border initiative Changing Energy Picture Environmental/Tribal Sensitivities in Region Training Next Generation of Marine Inspectors Safety and Security Operations (Navy, WSF,
JHOC and Arctic) Natural Disaster Response Japan Tsunami Debris Support Response “V”
Questions?