ASHTON T

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High and dry on Galveston Jetties

The Coast Guard was responding to the "Ashton T" after she grounded on the Galveston jetties on Mar 17, 2012. Watchstanders from Marine Safety Unit Texas City received a report at 10:56 p.m. reporting that the offshore supply vesel had run aground on the Galveston North jetty. The "Ashton T" was carrying approximately 1,650 gallons of diesel fuel when it ran aground. One crewmember suffered various injuries and was safely transported by EMS for medical care. There was no damage to the "Ashton T"'s fuel tanks and there have been no reports of pollution.The MSU Texas City was working in concert with the vessel owners, T and T Marine, to safely and quickly remove the vessel with no impact to the environment. Report with photos: http://www.d8.uscgnews.com/go/doc/425/1341623/