Federal On Scene Coordinator’s ReportCoast Guard Sector Puget Sound

Spills 1 December 2013 – 12 February 201496 Spills Reported

2,195 Gallons Discharged

SIGNIFICANT CASES

ATB COMMITMENT

Navy Base Bangor

HELENA STAR

ATB COMMITTMENTCracked Hull – Port Angeles

What happened:• During fuel

transfer, oil sheen appeared in water. Conducted dive survey and discovered a 3” crack in hull, near fuel tank.

Pictures indicate the crack in the hull, and the repair done with Splash Zone

Navy Base Bangor – Fuel Discharge from Facility

What happened:• Pump malfunction on

waste oil tank caused overflow of tank and subsequent discharge into the Hood Canal at a slow rate for approx 23 min.

• Boom/sorbents in place and 5 skimming vsls o/s cleaning

• CG response team on scene w/ state and other federal partners to assist in clean up

• Case and investigation are on-going• Initially reported as 50 gals of oily

water discharged on shore with some sheening in water – fully contained in boom – on Feb 10th

• Rcvd second NRC report via WSDOT of a large sheen throughout Hood Canal

M/V HELENA STAR(update)

WHAT HAPPENED: SIGNIFICANCE: Vessel lift attempt was

unsuccessful due to hull integrity issues. Operations halted due to fish window closure

Department of Natural Resources will contract to re-attempt lift when fish window reopens in July.

USCG to stand by for on water recovery assistance.

Regional Challenges Northern Border (West and East of Cascades) Fostering PNW Economic Engine to include

Beyond the Border initiative Changing Energy Picture Environmental/Tribal Sensitivities in Region Training Next Generation of Marine Inspectors Safety and Security Operations (Navy, WSF,

JHOC and Arctic) Natural Disaster Response Japan Tsunami Debris Support Response “V”

Questions?