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Photo: tuginformation.com
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The 93 foot long, 134 dwt tug Justice went aground in Buzzards Bay, Cape Code, Massachusetts.  The tug sustained damage to its starboard drive and lost its propeller.  No reports of injuries.  Some 600 gallons of gear oil leaked into the water leaving a visible oil sheen.  The tug owners dispatched an environmental cleanup crew to the scene.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

 

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Justice

Justice

Justice

The 30 meter long tugboat Justice suffered a leak and sank in the Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana.  The three crew on board were unable to control the water ingress and had to abandoned ship.   The tug sank with 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board leaving a small sheen on the water.  No reports of injuries.   Divers were able to plug fuel vents to prevent any further pollution being released.

 

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