Friday, September 4, 2015

The Coast Guard is responding to the sinking of the fishing vessel Sierra Allene in Kelp Bay near Sitka Friday

Twin seiners Sierra Allene and Ace newly launched from La Conner Maritime Service Fabrications inc


Coast Guard responding to sunken fishing vessel near Sitka, Alaska
September 4th, 2015 

JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard is responding to the sinking of a fishing vessel in Kelp Bay near Sitka Friday.

Personnel from Coast Guard Sector Juneau, the Coast Guard Cutter Maple and Coast Guard Air Station Sitka examined the scene of the sunken 49-foot fishing vessel Sierra Allene and are working with the vessel’s owner to mitigate the situation.

Watchstanders from the Sector Juneau command center received a radio call from the crew of the fishing vessel Irish when they discovered a portion of the Sierra Allene jutting out of the water. The vessel’s owner reported the Sierra Allene has approximately 600 gallons of diesel fuel on board.

“The Coast Guard is working with stakeholders and the owner to resolve the situation and protect nearby sensitive areas,” said Ens. Charles Fraizzell, Sector Juneau assistant incident management division chief.

The cause of the sinking is under investigation.


SIERRA ALLENE (1252061)

USCG ID1252061
Year2014
Length49.1 feet / 15 meters
Depth9 feet / 2.7 meters
Breadth17.7 feet / 5.4 meters
Gross Tonnage52
Net Tonnage41
NameSIERRA ALLENE
ServiceCOMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL
TradeCoastwise Unrestricted, Fishery, Registry
Hull MaterialFRP (FIBERGLASS)
BuilderMARITIME FABRICATION INC
PortCORDOVA AK
OwnerHUGHIE R BLAKE
36229 -160TH STREET SE (SULTAN 98294) BOX 2376
CORDOVA, AK 99574
Previous NamesNo Vessel Name Changes
Previous OwnersNo Vessel Owner Changes
Hull Number4918000214
Imo
Call Sign
Date Issued2014-03-18 04:00:00
Date Expires2015-03-31 04:00:00
Owner NameHUGHIE R BLAKE