Sailing vessel aground off Magic Island, minor oil spill detected

Capt. John

The US Coast Guard announced that it is responding to a report of a 32-foot sailing vessel grounded off Magic Island, on June 13. Pollution responders are also on scene assessing the area, as there is a maximum potential fuel load of 27 gallons of diesel aboard. A slight sheen was reported but is expected to dissipate naturally.

At 8:40 p.m., June 13, US Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a report from Honolulu Fire Department of the grounded vessel. The vessel owner was heading...

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