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    Coast Guard oversees fuel spill clean up in New Bedford Harbor [Image 1 of 3]

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    Two U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) personnel are observing a spill containment operation in a harbor, likely New Bedford, MA. An orange containment boom is deployed around a red-colored substance on the water's surface near docked fishing vessels. Cranes and salvage equipment are visible in the background, suggesting an active maritime incident response.

    NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES

    08.16.2017

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    U.S. Coast Guard Northeast     

    Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Schneider and Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Young oversee the fuel spill clean up efforts in New Bedford Harbor Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. The fishing vessel Challenge sank at the pier and held about 7,000 gallons of fuel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Lynn Schrayshuen)

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2017
    Date Posted: 08.16.2017 11:18
    Photo ID: 3678911
    VIRIN: 170816-G-G0101-1001
    Resolution: 3264x2448
    Size: 2.26 MB
    Location: NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, US
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    Two U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) personnel are observing a spill containment operation in a harbor, likely New Bedford, MA. An orange containment boom is deployed around a red-colored substance on the water's surface near docked fishing vessels. Cranes and salvage equipment are visible in the background, suggesting an active maritime incident response.
    A vessel named 'INCENTIVE' from New Bedford is docked at a waterfront pier, with a containment boom deployed around its hull on the water surface. Inside the boom, a large quantity of what appears to be squid or similar marine organisms along with white paper/packaging materials are floating in reddish-tinged water. This appears to be a spill or discharge containment situation at a commercial fishing or industrial dock.
    A small commercial fishing or work vessel has partially sunk or is severely listing in a harbor, with its bow submerged and wheelhouse barely above the waterline. White oil-absorbent booms and an orange containment boom have been deployed around the vessel to contain potential fuel or oil spills. The incident appears to be occurring at dusk or dawn, with a port facility and bridge visible in the background.

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