January 9, 2026 — A fishing vessel carrying 50,000 gallons of diesel fuel ran aground on St. George Island Monday, causing a spill, according to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
The vessel concerned is the fishing vessel Arctic Sea, the DEC says. Alongside the diesel fuel, the ship was also carrying 2,000 gallons of lube oil and hydraulic fluid.
Additionally, about 11,000 lbs of tanner crab were aboard. As of 2:30 p.m. Thursday, it is unknown how much fluid has spilled.