Disabled tanker Pine Galaxy arrives in San Francisco

Disabled tanker Pine Galaxy arrives in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — The disabled mixed-products tanker Pine Galaxy arrived in San Francisco for repairs Wednesday. Commercial tugs towed the ship safety into the Port of San Francisco with an escort by the Coast Guard Cutter Pike and the crew of a Coast Guard Station San Francisco 45-foot Response Boat — Medium. The Pine Galaxy will undergo repairs and inspection at a shipyard in San Francisco. The...

Pine Galaxy expected to arrive in San Francisco Wednesday

Pine Galaxy expected to arrive in San Francisco Wednesday
SAN FRANCISCO — The disabled mixed-products tanker Pine Galaxy is expected to arrive in San Francisco Wednesday morning. The ship is being towed by commercial tug to San Francisco Bay. It will be met by additional tugs to ensure increased control of the ship is maintained during the transit inside the Port of San Francisco. The ship experienced a fire in the machinery shop, located in the engine...

Coast Guard safety, assessment teams prepare for disabled ship’s arrival into Port of San Francisco

Coast Guard safety, assessment teams prepare for disabled ship's arrival into Port of San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Coast Guard, along with several federal, state and local partner agencies, have formed a safety and assessment team with the owners of the disabled tanker Pine Galaxy to ensure the safety of the ship’s crew and finalize plans for the ship to be brought into the Port of San Francisco for repairs. The 485-foot Bahamian registered ship experienced an engine room fire...