Haida Lady raised out of the water. Phott by USCG Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexandria Preston Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Coast Guard has finished monitoring the diesel fuel clean-up near Sitka after a vessel sunk offshore.
They contracted out a clean-up operation after a fishing vessel named the Haida Lady completely submerged. No one was aboard when she went under
According to a release sent Thursday evening, the Haida Lady has been raised and is tied off to the shore.
Over 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel and oily water have been removed from the fuel tanks. Another 275 gallons were removed from the surrounding water
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexandria Preston. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Coast Guard personnel and Border Patrol agents joined together for an operation in November to enforce border security, motor vessel safety and educate vessel operators on border crossing requirements.
Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak provided an HC-130J Super Hercules crew.
Coast Guard Air Station Sitka provided an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter.
Coast Guard Sector Juneau provided a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium.
The crews completed four joint boardings. They advised the vessels about safety, and the rules currently in effect for the US-Canadian border, and specifically the Taku Inlet.
For instance, vessels are required to submit the proper Notice of Arrival information in accordance with federal regulations when they arrive from a foreign port.