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Investigation Activity Report
PORTLOCK - Fire
Activity Start Date: Monday, August 31, 2009
MISLE Activity Number: 3582294
MISLE Originating Unit: Sector Portland
MISLE Activity Owner: Commandant (CG-INV-3)
MISLE Activity Controller: Commandant (CG-INV-3)
MISLE Case Number: 472191

I. INCIDENT BRIEF
On 31 August at 1600T, Sector Portland was notified by Group Astoria that the un-inspected 60' commercial F/V PORTLOCK was engulfed in flame in position 46-27N 127-12W approximately 6.5 miles due west of Long Beach, Wa (Pacific County). The Master and 1 crewmember were safely evacuated by the USCGC ACTIVE . The two crewmembers were transported to Station Cape Disappointment and are reported to be in good health. The master reported there were approximately 400 gallons of diesel fuel on board an unknown quantity of which entered the water.CGC ACTIVE sunk the vessel using its 25 mm deck gun in position 46-25.38N 124-11.33W.

II. INCIDENT SUMMARY
Incident Involved: Marine Casualty, Reportable
Level of Investigation: Informal
IMO Classification: Routine
USCG Classification: Routine
Was This a Serious Marine Incident? Yes
Was a Marine Board Convened by Commandant? No
Personal Casualty Summary Vessel(s) Status Summary Property Damage Summary
Total Missing: 0
Total Dead: 0
Total Injured: 0
At Risk, Not Injured: 3
Total Not at Risk: 0
Total at Risk: 2
Actual Total Loss(es): 1
Total Constructive Loss, Salvaged: 0
Total Constructive Loss, Unsalvaged: 0
Damaged: 0
Undamaged: 0
Total Damage:
Vessel(s): $175000
Cargo: $0
Facility: $0
Other: $0

*May Include Estimates*

III. ACTIONS IN REPONSE TO THIS REPORT
Actions on Recommendations:

NO RECORDED DATA
Safety Alerts:

NO RECORDED DATA

IV. FINDINGS OF FACT
Subjects of the Investigation
Involved Vessel(s) Involved Facilities

Vessel Name: PORTLOCK
VIN: 223633
Role: Involved in a Marine Casualty

NO RECORDED DATA
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Involved Parties Involved Organizations

Party Name: Removed for Privacy
Party Name: Removed for Privacy
Party Name: Removed for Privacy

NO RECORDED DATA
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Response Resources Waterway Segment(s)

NO RECORDED DATA

Waterway: PACIFIC DEEP WATER ACCESS
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V. REFERRAL FOR ENFORCEMENT ACTION

NO RECORDED DATA
Last Update:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026