Tanker runs aground off Petit Bois Island

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An oil tanker ran aground near Petit Bois Island, a barrier island off the coast of Pascagoula, on April 21. The vessel was reportedly carrying 21 million gallons of Colombian crude oil, but according to sources it was successfully refloated on April 22.

According to local media, the ship ran aground just minutes before arriving at the Port of Pascagoula.

More specifically, USCG officials informed that the ship had not grounded on the island, but on the Number 12 Horn Island buoy, which is...

https://safety4sea.com/tanker-runs-aground-off-petit-bois-island/

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