Reports state a barge atop with a 5-ton crane sank in Gig Harbor, Washington. Some diesel fuel escaped from the crane’s 25 gallon tank releasing some pollution around the sunken barge. The company deployed a boom and used absorbent pads to contain the spill. No reports of injuries. The cause of the barge sinking was not released.
The 73-foot vessel Justin sank off Alki Point, Seattle, Washington. The Justin, original built as a United States Navy landing craft, was being used as a work boat when it sank. No one was on board at the time and no reported injuries. The Coast Guard responded deploying booms to contain an oil slick formed around the vessel. The Justin had 300 gallons of diesel fuel and 50 gallons of oil on board when it sank. Authorities were conducting shoreline clean-up using absorbent pads for impacted areas. The Justin was raised a few days later. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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The 224 meter long, 71572 dwt freighter Edfu became disabled after suffering engine problems off Cape Disappointment, Washington. The Edfu dropped anchor and the crew was able to make repairs to the engine the next day. The Coast Guard requested the Edfu to continue up the Columbia River for inspection. The Edfu was proceeding in ballast bound for Kalama, Washington before the breakdown. No reports of injury, damage or pollution being released.
