F/V Raven

Location: The F/V Raven is currently in tow by the M/V Redeemer (Magone Marine Inc.) to King Cove from Amak Island by way of Unimak Pass. The estimated time of arrival for the M/V Redeemer and F/V Raven into King Cove is on the evening of October 22nd. A drawing of the expected route is enclosed in this report.
Time/Date: The actual time of the spill is unknown.
Spill Id: 03259928801
Product/ Quantity: Although light sheen was observed by the U.S. Coast Guard on October 15, the total spill volume remains unknown. The operator of the 85 ft. steel fishing vessel, the F/V Raven, reported via the U. S. Coast Guard that there was 11,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time of the incident.
Cause: Magone Marine Inc. reported to the U.S. Coast Guard that the vessel flooding was caused by leaking deck hatches. No leaking through internal piping or the hull was found.