Coast Guard suspends work on grounded tug

NEWS RELEASE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ************************* Update to tug Seneca grounding GRAND MARAIS, Mich – Operations for the tug Seneca were suspended last night due to high winds and heavy sea states that were experienced on scene.

NEWS RELEASE

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

************************* Update to tug Seneca grounding

GRAND MARAIS, Mich – Operations for the tug Seneca were suspended last night due to high winds and heavy sea states that were experienced on scene.

Responders arrived safely in the Sault earlier this morning.

With the limited time available on scene, responders were able to remove additional waste oil from the vessel, prior to departing for the Sault.

The Coast Guard has not given up on its attempt to free the tug Seneca; however, operations are limited to 24 hours of favorable weather conditions.

The Coast Guard will continue to assess the best possible strategy for removing the tug from the beach and will resume operations as soon as favorable weather conditions permit.

The Coast Guard will continue to monitor the situation and adjust actions accordingly.

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