Coast Guard Sector Juneau, contractors successfully recover submerged tugboat

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Coast Guard Sector Juneau, contractors successfully recover submerged tugboat

JUNEAU, Alaska — Recovery of the tugboat Tagish was successful, and the vessel was secured on the beach at the National Guard Dock in Gastineau Channel, Feb. 19. Contractors dewatered and defueled the 107-foot tugboat prior to dismantling and placing on a barge, in pieces, for its final disposal out-of-state. The Coast Guard’s mission during […]

Coast Guard Sector Juneau and contractors respond to partially-submerged tug in Juneau

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Coast Guard Sector Juneau and contractors respond to partially-submerged tug in Juneau

JUNEAU, Alaska — Removal operations for a tug partially submerged at the National Guard Dock in Gastineau Channel, Alaska, are scheduled, weather pending, to be conducted later this week and into the weekend. Melino’s Marine Services, the contracted salvage company, plans to remove the vessel utilizing a barge and crane system that are currently enroute […]