Grounded vessel back underway in Delaware Bay

Grounded vessel back underway in Delaware Bay
PHILADELPHIA — The motor vessel Santa Lucia, which was aground in Delaware Bay, got back underway under its own power at approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday. The Santa Lucia is scheduled to anchor at Big Stone Anchorage for a Coast Guard safety inspection before moving on to its destination of Philadelphia. There are no reports of injuries or pollution. A crewmember aboard the 470-foot Santa Lucia contacted...

Coast Guard responding to motor vessel aground in Delaware Bay

Coast Guard responding to motor vessel aground in Delaware Bay
PHILADELPHIA — The Coast Guard is responding to a grounded motor vessel Tuesday near Miah Maull Shoal in Delaware Bay. A crewmember aboard the 470-foot motor vessel Santa Lucia contacted Coast Guard watchstanders at about 4:30 a.m. to report the grounding. The ship ran aground while inbound to Philadelphia. The ship’s cargo is reported to be fresh produce. The Coast Guard, along with New Jersey...