Update from the USCG:
- The 200′ sand dredge W.B WOOD (661326) sank at 0050 at MM 85.
- All personnel are accounted for.
- The LMR is currently closed from MM 81 – 86.
- Pollution potential exists; boom is deployed and surveyor / contractors on scene.
- Salvage is being discussed/coordinated.
- Once the USCG know more they will start to evaluate opening the river in that stretch to one way traffic.
- Sincerely,
“Capt Ron”
Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.)
President
Louisiana Maritime Association (LAMA)
Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org
Website: The Watch Stander
