CG working MS vessels' issues

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard is working with Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), to assess pollution and recover displaced vessels after Hurricane Nate made landfall on the Gulf Coast on Oct. 8. There are currently two vessels in the Pass Christian Canal, one of which is sunk and the other is hard aground. Both vessels have containment booms around them due to pollution concerns. The vessels are being removed by the owners under CG supervision. In Moss Point, there are three vessels, one of which is lying on its side, one partially submerged, and one aground. DEQ and the CG are working with the owners of two of the vessels to have them removed. The Coast Guard is still trying to locate the owner of the aground vessel. (Source: Coast Guard 10/09/17)