The 'Master D', 122 gt, sank 58 miles from Port Isabel, Texas, on Sep 1, 2ß18, at a depth of approximately 380-feet after burning for two days. Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Brownsville investigation officers and the National Transportation Safety Board were investigating the cause of the incident. The Coast Guard opened the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund in anticipation of mitigating any pollution threat to the environment. The incident is categorized as a major marine casualty. An estimated 20,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 400 gallons of lube oil were onboard the vessel when it sank. No anticipated impacts to the shoreline are expected due to the distance offshore and the forecasted weather over the next several days. The vessel had all the proper firefighting and lifesaving equipment onboard when the fire occurred which played a major role in ensuring the safe retrieval of the fishermen. Report with photo: https://coastguardnews.com/fishing-vessel-master-d-sinks-58-miles-from-port-isabel-texas/2018/09/02/
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03 September 2018 - 10:35
Shrimper sank after burning two days
The 'Master D', 122 gt, sank 58 miles from Port Isabel, Texas, on Sep 1, 2ß18, at a depth of approximately 380-feet after burning for two days
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03 September 2018 - 10:35
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