Posted:
March 22, 2013
The Puerto Rico Towing & Barge Co. tugs Triton and Honcho recently assisted a drifting vessel off the coast of Puerto Rico.
The Global Destiny, owned and operated by Diavlos Maritime based in Athens, Greece, called for assistance the morning of March 16. The Global Destiny reported it had run out of fuel and was drifting approximately five miles off the coast of Dorado, about nine miles from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Triton came to the vessel's aid and stood by until it was directed by the U.S. Coast Guard to proceed to the San Juan harbor anchorage.
On March 18, the disabled vessel was towed by the Jones Act tugs Triton and Honcho to anchorage. After being inspected and cleared by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Global Destiny was towed to Pier 11 for refueling.
Captain Neftali Padilla, celebrating his 15th year with Puerto Rico Towing & Barge, was in charge of the operation. American Maritime Officers represents the captains and engineers in the Puerto Rico Towing & Barge Co. fleet.
Puerto Rico Towing & Barge tugs assist 'out of fuel' vessel
The Puerto Rico Towing & Barge Co. tugs Triton and Honcho recently assisted a drifting vessel off the coast of Puerto Rico.
The Global Destiny, owned and operated by Diavlos Maritime based in Athens, Greece, called for assistance the morning of March 16. The Global Destiny reported it had run out of fuel and was drifting approximately five miles off the coast of Dorado, about nine miles from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Triton came to the vessel's aid and stood by until it was directed by the U.S. Coast Guard to proceed to the San Juan harbor anchorage.
On March 18, the disabled vessel was towed by the Jones Act tugs Triton and Honcho to anchorage. After being inspected and cleared by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Global Destiny was towed to Pier 11 for refueling.
Captain Neftali Padilla, celebrating his 15th year with Puerto Rico Towing & Barge, was in charge of the operation. American Maritime Officers represents the captains and engineers in the Puerto Rico Towing & Barge Co. fleet.