Oil leak from Argo Merchant spills millions off Nantucket
The U S Coast Guard said up to 12 million gallons of heavy industrial fuel oil leaked from the Liberian tanker Argo Merchant after running aground off Nantucket Island Massachusetts last week. The slick, visible in an aerial shot, extends about 65 miles and is drifting away from shore toward Georges Bank, a major fishing area.
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The Liberian tanker stranded off the New England coast after running aground left 37 crewmen, including captain George Papadopouloss, awaiting court subpoenas. Crew report a smooth engine run before the incident and the ship’s owners face coastal damage fines as experts monitor oil spill effects on marine life and fisheries.
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Coast Guard set to pump oil from ship off Nantucket
The Argo Merchant, a Liberian tanker stranded on Nantucket Shoals, threatens Georges Bank with a 65 mile oil slick. Estimates of leaked heavy oil range from 133,000 gallons to 1.5 million with unloading possibly taking a month amid gale and near gale winds. Crews plan to anchor the vessel and bring barges alongside to offload, while officials discuss liability and diplomatic options. The spill endangers gray seals and humpback whales as Russian and other eastern fleets fish nearby. Government data show 1972 state and local employment up 5 percent and purchases up over 10 percent.
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