Seacor contracted commercial divers from Donjon Marine Company who were diving on the capsized Seacor Power lift boat, and recovered 2 more unresponsive people.
Donjon divers returned to the scene April 16 to conduct an assessment and began dive operations. The divers had to stop diving mid-morning due to dangerous weather conditions, but resumed diving operations again at approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and loved ones of everyone involved in this tragic incident. We are using every asset available to us to continue our search efforts
said Capt. Will Watson, commander of Coast Guard Sector New Orleans.
The US Coast Guard and multiple good Samaritan vessels had rescued six people from a capsized commercial vessel on April 13, and are now searching for more 8 miles south of Port Fourchon.
More specifically, US Coast Guard watchstanders received an emergency position indicating radio beacon notification of a distressed 129-foot commercial lift vessel.
According to information, the Seacor Power toppled over in stormy weather conditions. Seacor Marine informed that there were 18 crew on the ship when it capsized.
