Derelict Vessel Program
Emergency Procedures
In the event of a marine emergency such as a sinking vessel or an oil spill or spill of other hazardous materials, contact the following agencies at their 24-hour emergency response telephone numbers as shown below.
To Report spills
National Response Center
(800) 424-8802
and
Washington State Department of Emergency Management
(800) 258-5990
For marine emergencies in Puget Sound and in the Pacific Ocean north of Grays Harbor (N47º), contact:
Seattle Coast Guard Marine Safety Office
(206) 217-6232
For marine emergencies in the Pacific Ocean from Grays Harbor south and on the Columbia River, contact:
Portland Coast Guard Marine Safety Office
(503) 240-9301