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Sector Sault Ste. Marie |
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| Press Release |
Date: Apr. 25, 2008
Contact: Lt. j.g. Caren Damon |
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UPDATE 4-TUG DOROTHY ANN POLLUTION SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - Recovery of the Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) Dorothy Ann's port azipod was completed today with no further oil discharges. On Thursday morning, contracted divers worked to seal off the only opening of the submerged azipod, the flange. The flange was buried in the sandy bottom, which did not allow oil to escape. Divers conducted inspections on the azipod and determined that there was no apparent structural damage. Divers plugged the shaft alley of the flange with absorbent material and sealed it with a neoprene cap. During the plugging operation, approximately 15-20 gallons of oil was discharged within the containment and was immediately recovered.The Ryba Marine Tug ,Tenacious and crane barge arrived on-scene at 1:30 p.m. Thursday and pre-staged containment equipment on the deck of the barge. On Friday morning, the azipod was successfully recovered and transported to shore. Inquiries of Interlake Steamship Company can be made to Mr. Brendan O'Connor at (330) 659-1426. Further inquiries regarding USCG press releases can be made by phone at (906) 635-3319. ###
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