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HR Recommendation

HR Recommendation

HR Recommendation
Photo: USCG

The 135 meter long, 10538 dwt container ship HR Recommendation went aground in the harbour at Charleston, South Carolina.    The HR Recommendation had lost propulsion while proceeding towards the terminal.   A salvage tug was requested and successfully refloated the container ship a short time later.   Both vessels proceeded to the terminal.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Fishing Vessel Sinks After Explosion

Fishing Vessel Sinks After Explosion

A 23-foot commerical fishing vessel sank after an explosion close to the shores of St. Catherines Island, South Carolina.   The two crewmen on board  were rescued by a good samaritan vessel until two Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew arrived on scene.   The helicopter transported the two injured men to hospital.      Authorities have deployed pollution specialists to investigate the location where the vessel sank.

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