The environmental research vessel Kaisei sank while docked in the Oakland Estuary, containing nearly 400 gallons of diesel aboard. Fortunately, no one was on the ship at the time. Witnesses reported the incident which occurred around 6 p.m. Firefighters from Alameda and Oakland responded, cutting mooring lines to prevent the dock from being affected further. They contained the fuel leak with a floating boom. Investigations into the cause are ongoing, with suggestions that the vessel may have been struck. The Kaisei is crucial for the Ocean Voyages Institute's marine cleanup efforts.
Witnesses reported seeing the Kaisei partially submerged and alerted authorities. Firefighters worked swiftly to contain the nearly 400 gallons of diesel on board.
Firefighters deployed a floating boom to contain the sheen from leaking fuel. The vessel, believed to have been struck, settled on the estuary floor.
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