The Coast Guard Captain of the Port of New York and also New Jersey has actually released an order to Bouchard Transportation Company calling for that 3 pull and also gas barge devices presently secured in New York Harbor quickly be vacated anchorage and also anchored at a risk-free berth.
The Coast Guard claims they will certainly be needed to continue to be at secure berth till going through extra security evaluations to identify they are healthy to go back to solution.
As an outcome of current security checks, the Coast Guard has actually identified the functional problem of these vessels presents a threat to the security of New York and also New Jersey rivers. Specifically, claims the Coast Guard, Bouchard has actually been incapable to constantly preserve secure gas and also manning degrees aboard these vessels, and also does not have sufficient backups in position for emergency situation climate or various other problems calling for activity within the port.
“My number one priority is to ensure not only the safety of the public and our waterways, but the health and well-being of the crews who do the difficult and hazardous work of operating these vessels,” statedCapt Jason Tama, Captain of the Port ofNew York “This is not an action we wanted to take, however, we have a responsibility to keep our waterways safe, and Bouchard’s inability to maintain safe operational conditions aboard these tugs and fuel barges has forced me to take this step.”
There are presently 3 various other Bouchard pull and also gas barge devices at support along with numerous various other Bouchard vessels anchored at piers in New York and alsoNew Jersey
The Coast Guard claims it is presently carefully keeping an eye on these extra vessels to guarantee they do not position a danger to the security of the port.
