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MIDNITE SUN

Alaska environmental regulators say salvage operations for the "Midnite Sun" near Afognak Island are expected to begin in April. The state Department of Environmental Conservation said all remaining fuel on the 86-foot "Midnite Sun has been removed. The grounding spilled as much as 4,500 gallons of diesel fuel. Crews did not detect a visible sheen around the boat or shoreline during an inspection on Feb 19 at the site, about 36 miles northwest of Kodiak, a designated habitat for waterfowl and the endangered Northern sea otter and Steller sea lion. Commercial fisheries likely won't be affected.

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Salvage crews found the "Midnite Sun" still aground on Afognak Island Feb 15, however, recent severe weather in the area attributed to a compromise of the vessel’s hull on the rocky shore. Surveys by the response crewmembers found all fuel tanks on board the vessel had been compromised resulting in a total loss of fuel from the ship. Personnel of USCG Anchorage got aboard the ship and began working at removing all potential hazards. All response efforts have been put on hold as another weather system moved into the area Feb 17. Crews are on standby for another break in the weather to continue removing any remaining hazardous fluids from the vessel including 50 gallons of hydraulic fluid and 100 gallons of lube oil. Response crews have surveyed the areas surrounding the vessel and have found no signs of pollution or impact to the local environment or wildlife.

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Crewmen worked to salvage the "Midnite Sun. They waited for the tide to recede at Tanaak Cape 36 miles northwest of Kodiak on Feb. 15. Photo report: http://www.d17.uscgnews.com/go/doc/780/1018207/