Fishing Vessel Fire at Westport Marina Float 6

Press Release:
March 10, 2023

Contact:
Kayla Dunlap, Director of Government & Public Affairs
kdunlap@portgrays.org or 360-533-9590

For Immediate Release

WESTPORT, WASH.  – Westport Marina staff were notified of a vessel fire at Float 6 just after 6pm on Thursday, March 9, 2023.  The South Beach Regional Fire Authority (RFA) arrived on scene to find flames visible from the 90-foot f/v Marlins II’s wheelhouse.  While details of the incident are still pending, there were no injuries and no other boats were involved. 

“We are so grateful for the timely and experienced handling of the situation by our first responders,” said Westport Marina General Manager Molly Bold.  “The South Beach Regional Fire Authority faced a challenging scene of gusty winds, heavy rain and near freezing temperatures while the US Coast Guard and other agencies were quick to assist.  Additionally, and true to form for the tight-knit Westport community, many local boat owners assisted with vessel moves, provided lighting for the RFA and helped to communicate with vessel owners.” 

Westport Marina staff will be working with local officials to assess infrastructure damage and environmental impacts.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Founded in 1911, the Port of Grays Harbor is one of Washington State’s oldest port districts and Washington’s only deep-water port located directly on the Pacific Ocean.  The Port of Grays Harbor operates 4 deep-water marine terminals, the Westport Marina, Bowerman Airport, Grays Harbor ship assist services, numerous public waterfront access facilities, in addition to industrial and business parks throughout the County.  The addition of Satsop Business Park increased the Port’s properties to more than 1,000 acres of industrial properties and an additional 1,200 acres of sustainably managed forestland.   Strategically located midway between Seattle and Portland and less than 1 ½ hours from open sea, the Port of Grays Harbor provides businesses a diverse portfolio of facilities. More information on the Port of Grays Harbor’s facilities and operations is available at portofgraysharbor.com or satsop.com. 

Flames were visible from the f/v Marlins II on Thursday evening at the Westport Marina’s Float 6

By Friday morning the fire was contained with local authorities on hand to assess damage