Examination reveals no damage to the tanks or hull
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) responded to a barge grounded on the Kongiganak River near Bethel, Friday, 5 June.
The barge DBL165-1 grounded Wednesday with 50,000 gallons of jet fuel, 17,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 1,000 gallons of regular unleaded fuel aboard while being pushed by the tug vessel Nanchik. Attempts at re-floating the barge at high tide have failed.
An examination of the barge revealed no damage to the tanks or hull. A Coast Guard C-130 Hercules plane crew from Air Station Kodiak conducted an over flight of the vessel. No pollution or injuries have been reported.
“Our way forward is to continue working with the vessel owner and response crews to re-float the barge,” said Cmdr. Shane Montoya, deputy commander, Sector Anchorage. “The safety of responders and the environment are our top priorities, and there have not been any reports or signs of pollution.“
A USCG pollution responder and marine inspector conduct onsite assessments of the response.
Source and Image Credit: USCG News
