NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) — The Coast Guard is investigating the report of diesel in Narragansett Bay around Austin Hollow after a vessel ran aground Monday morning. Virginia Wave, a commercial fishing vessel, ran aground 1 nautical mile north of the Beavertail Light, and was reported listing, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Motor vessel Deep Cygnus responded and aided in the rescue of all four of Virginia Wave’s passengers, and the Jack M commercial fishing vessel took the passengers on board. Later that morning, the Virginia Wave was able to successfully float due to the incoming tide and the crew was transferred back to the vessel. During the Jamestown Police Marine’s initial response, units reported it noticed the smell of diesel and a visible sheen coming from the Virginia Wave. The Coast Guard announced it is unable to calculate the size of any diesel spill at this time, and is investigating the cause of the Virginia Wave running aground and its potential environmental impacts. The vessel was escorted to Gutterman’s Pier in Quonset where the Coast Guard will oversee it to ensure it is safe to resume transit. Mariners are reminded by the Coast Guard to report fuel or other chemical spills to the National Response Center at 800-424-8802. Categories: News