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Oceanic Power

Oceanic Power

Photos: Resolve Marine Group

The tanker Oceanic Power went aground near Lime Cay off Kingston, Jamaica.   The tanker was en route to New Orleans while under tow by the tug North.   The two vessels left Kingston in moderate to rough seas when the towline broke and the Oceanic Power went aground onto the reefs.   The tanker has some 3,500 litres of diesel fuel and an unknown amount of fuel oil.  Authorities have stated that there has been no pollution spotted.    The Oceanic Power had been detained in Jamaica earlier and had been sold to a new owner.  No further details reported.

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Delanco Aground

Delanco Aground

The 96 foot tugboat Delanco went aground near Kingston, Washington.   The tug was proceeding to Port Townsend from Seattle when it went aground.   The tug was refloated on the rising tide the next day.   The Coast Guard cutter Sea Lion escorted the Delanco when the tug lost power due to an engine failure.   The cutter took the tug under tow and both vessels proceeded to Port Townsend.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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