Coast Guard News
Coast Guard responds to tug grounding in the Neva Strait, Alaska
Western Mariner, an 83-foot inspected tug, ran aground in Neva Strait March, 21, 2022, while towing Chichagof Provider, a 286-foot containerized barge. No injuries were reported, and all fuel manifolds on board the tug were secured to isolate the ruptured tank. Fuel offload efforts have commenced. A Unified Command comprised of the Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and Western Towboat has been established. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Wereda.
Coast Guard responds to tug grounding in the Neva Strait, Alaska
Western Mariner, an 83-foot inspected tug, ran aground in Neva Strait March, 21, 2022, while towing Chichagof Provider, a 286-foot containerized barge. No injuries were reported, and all fuel manifolds on board the tug were secured to isolate the ruptured tank. Fuel offload efforts have commenced. A Unified Command comprised of the Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and Western Towboat has been established. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Wereda.