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F/V Mirage Grounding

Location
Low Island, approximately 10 nautical miles west of Sitka (N57 00.60, W135 36.82)
Time/Date
The vessel went aground at approximately 7:00 p.m. on April 20, 2014. The grounding was reported to the U.S. Coast Guard at 3:46 a.m. on April 21 by the vessel crew; ADEC was notified at 8:30 a.m. on April 22.
Spill Id
14119911101
Product/ Quantity
No spill has occurred. The vessel master estimates 1,000-1,500 gallons of diesel fuel, less than 25 gallons of hydraulic oil, and approximately 10 gallons of lube oil were onboard the vessel when it grounded.
Cause
No spill has occurred.

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