Coast Guard, Harbor Safety Committee evaluate emergency towing capabilities on an Ultra Large Container Ship in San Francisco Bay [Image 1 of 2]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES

05.21.2014

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Adam Stanton  

U.S. Coast Guard District 11

The San Francisco Bay Harbor Safety Committee, in coordination with the Coast Guard and local industry partners, evaluates the region's capability to respond to an emergency involving an ultra-large container vessel in San Francisco Bay Wednesday, May 21, 2014. The purpose of the towing drill is to evaluate the capability of existing tugboats within San Francisco Bay to tow an ultra-large container ship. This was the first drill of its kind conducted in the United States. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Adam Stanton)

• Date Taken: 05.21.2014
• Date Posted: 05.21.2014 18:44
• Photo ID: 1357548
• VIRIN: 140521-G-XX113-993
• Resolution: 7360x4458
• Size: 15.68 MB
• Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA, US