ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Coast Guard says a grounded fishing vessel in Alaska’s Prince William Sound released an unknown volume of diesel fuel.
Coast Guard officials say responders believe the Seattle-based Cape Cross discharged the fuel after the 100-foot vessel tipped over on its side in Main Bay.
The Cape Cross was carrying an estimated 3,000 gallons of diesel on board when it went hard aground Monday with seven crew members on board. There were no injuries.
Responders have placed containment booms around the vessel and near a land-based fish hatchery about a mile away.
