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Coast Guard continues to investigate tanker ship with ruptured tank in
The tank was overfilled in the process of on-loading ethanol, which resulted in the rupture, according to Coast Guard marine inspectors.
“Our paramount concern is for the safety of the crew still onboard the vessel and they will not commence any nighttime operations,” said Cmdr. David Flaherty, Coast Guard Sector
The tanker vessel Sichem Defiance, a 443-foot Marshall Islands-flagged vessel owned by Eitsen Chemical, based in
There were no reports of pollution or injuries resulting from the rupture. The Coast Guard coordinated with the master of the vessel and the New York City Fire Department to place a rescue team onboard once the situation was stabilized earlier in the day.
A 1,000-yard safety zone remains in effect around the vessel, which encompasses the entire
Response boat crews from Coast Guard Station New York, New York City Police Department marine units, the FDNY, a rescue helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City and NYPD aviation units all responded to the scene. |
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