Investigator recovered from Tuk's Toker Point
No pollution has been 'observed or reported,' says coast guard official
This photo shows fuel barge Investigator after being refloated Sept. 12. The vessel ran aground last September north or Tuktoyaktuk at Toker Point. - Canadian Coast Guard photo |
Michele Taylor
Northern News Services
Monday, September 18, 2017
TUKTOYAKTUK
Vancouver company, Fathom Marine has successfully freed a fuel barge that was grounded near Tuktoyaktuk a year ago.
In September 2016, Fathom's barge, Investigator, came loose from its tugboat and ran aground at Toker Point, just north of the community.
Fathom removed fuel from the barge a month after it ran aground in 2016 and last month the company made an unsuccessful attempt to refloat the barge.
This month, they were successful in refloating the vessel, according to Canadian Coast Guard communication advisor, Rachelle Smith.
Smith said in a communication with News/North that no pollution has been observed or reported over the year the barge has been aground at Toker Point.
"The Canadian Coast Guard recognizes the work and support of all partners in ensuring that the refloating and removal of the barge were carried out safely and is committed to protecting our coastal communities and marine environments," stated Smith.
The barge currently sits secured in Tuktoyaktuk.
