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Polar Wind and Unimak Trader Update

Polar Wind and Unimak Trader Update

Photo: dec.alaska.gov

The 78 foot long tug Polar Wind and 250 foot long barge Unimak Trader remain aground near Ukolnoi Island, Alaska since November 13.   The vessels were headed to Dutch Harbor from Sand Point with 90 containers when the tug became disabled and was blown ashore in heavy seas.  The five crew on board the Polar Wind were later rescued by the Coast Guard.   Reports state there was some pollution spotted in the water near the grounded vessels.   The barge had some 1,200 gallons of fuel on deck while the tug had some 20,500 gallons of diesel fuel on board.   A boom was placed around the vessels to help contain any pollution released.

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CMM Coatzacoalcos

CMM Coatzacoalcos

The 31 meter long, 366 dwt tug CMM Coatzacoalcos sank in the Coatzacoalcos Quaschnick River near Coatzacoalcos, Mexico.  The tug was working on an underwater construction site when the tug suddenly sank.  Three of the crew on board were rescued, but the master and chief engineer perished.  Reports state the river conditions were difficult due to recent rainfall the previous days.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Ponce Inlet Grounding

Ponce Inlet Grounding

Photo: News-journalonline.com

The tug Arabella and an 100 foot long barge went aground near a jetty in Ponce Inlet, Florida.   The tug and barge were approaching near the jetty when the tug lost power allowing the vessels to run aground onto the rocks.  The crew of the Arabella contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched to rescue boats to the scene.   The rescue boats pulled both the Arabella and the barge free.   No injuries and no pollution released.

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