A 58-foot fishing vessel which ran aground Friday at Point Reyes National Seashore in California brought a coordinated response from federal and state agencies to secure the boat and the reported 1,000 gallons of diesel on board.
The unified command of the Coast Guard and National Park Service was supported by Marin County Fire, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Office of Spill Prevention and Response.
“No injuries, active fuel leaks, or wildlife impacts have been reported at this time,” Coast Guard officials reported. “North Beach is temporarily closed to the public to allow responders to operate safely and without interference.”
The vessel Lake Bay has a maximum fuel capacity of 2,800 gallons but was reported to have approximately 1,000 gallons of diesel onboard. The unified command is coordinating with the owner and a contracted salvage company to safely remove the fuel.
“Our top priorities are ensuring the safety of the first responders and the public, stabilizing the incident, and limiting environmental impacts,” said Lt. Cmdr. Carey Lewis, the Coast Guard incident commander. “Responders are continuously monitoring and evaluating the site for pollution and any potential risk factors so we can approach operations with intention to minimize environmental impacts.”
