Dartmouth, New South Wales, March 25, 2024 /CNW/ -Government Canada is committed to addressing problematic vessels that impact the marine environment and coastal communities. Earlier this month, the Canadian Coast Guard removed the tugboat and worked to safely dismantle it. Craig Torrance near Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia It was completed successfully.
RJ MacIsaac Marine Recycling and Construction Antigonish, New South Wales has entered into a contract to dismantle and remove the vessel and its contents. November 2023.at the end of February 2024, the container was dismantled and removed from the environment. The steel was then recycled and all waste disposed of at an approved waste facility.
tug boat Craig Torrance It was parked nearby Marie Joseph, New South Wales In May 2023, the Canadian Coast Guard received a report of contamination near a ship, and after conducting an on-site investigation, confirmed that oil contamination was entering the marine environment. The Canadian Coast Guard proceeded to contain and remove recoverable contaminants while beginning work towards a permanent solution.
A Canadian Coast Guard team remained on scene throughout the vessel removal operation, which lasted just over three months, ensuring overall command of the response. By the end of the work, more than 850,000 liters of contaminated water had been removed from the ship.
Protecting the marine environment is a top priority and all problematic vessels reported to us will be taken seriously. Members of the public who discover marine pollution or hazards are encouraged to report it to the Canadian Coast Guard.
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“We are pleased to announce the work to remove the tow.” Craig Torrance Now completed, the ship has been permanently removed from the marine environment. I would like to thank the Canadian Coast Guard for their important efforts. This has allowed us to neutralize many of the risks posed by problematic vessels from coast to coast each year. ”
Diane Leboutilier Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard
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tug boat Craig Torrance next to it Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia.
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Source: Canadian Coast Guard
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