Following the fire that erupted onboard the “Andiamo” yacht, the USCG is now monitoring the situation to prevent any potential pollution on Watson Island, while also opened the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
Specifically, the OSLTF was opened for $300,000 for pollution mitigation operations and to provide plans for salvage of the Andiamo.
On Wednesday night at about 1930 hours, a blaze began on the Andiamo, and it quickly engulfed the superstructure. Therefore, 45 firefighters came to the rescue and used water cannon to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring vessels.
The firefighters, then, listed the yacht on the side, which resulted it to sink about three-quarters of the width of its beam.
Moreover, authorities deployed boom circling the vessel to mitigate the possibility of pollution risks to the environment and contain potential spillage from the vessel.
The time of the incident, Coast Guard Sector Miami watchstanders received a report from a fire rescue team Wednesday at approximately 8 p.m., stating the Andiamo was on fire at the Island Gardens Marina and rescue teams were responding.
The watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast and directed the launch of a Coast Guard Station Miami Beach 45-foot Response Boat—Medium boat crew to assist.
Following, the National Transportation Safety Board launched an investigation to find out the cause of the fire.
The OSLTF provides an immediate source of funds for federal responses to oil spills and compensation for certain damages. The regulatory procedures of the National Contingency Plan establish a framework for coordinating a federal response with state and local officials.
Concluding, according to reports the yacht belongs to the American singer, producer and actor Marc Anthony.
