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Coast Guard provides more answers about sunken vessel in Great Slave Lake

There are many mysteries surround the 40-foot sunken steel vessel in Great Slave Lake, some of which the Canadian Coat Guard can answer, others not so much.

There are many questions surrounding the 40-foot sunken steel vessel in Great Slave Lake, some of which the Canadian Coat Guard can answer.

Here's a list of every response the Canadian Coast guard has given SA国际影视传媒 about this sunken vessel:

What is the known or suspected cause of it sinking?

"The cause of the sinking is unknown at this time, but it may become apparent when the vessel is recovered."

What was the vessel carrying? 

"We still do not know the vessel contents, but we have taken standard measures to address the potential threat of pollution, including recovering oiled debris from the ice, deploying 300 feet of containment boom and sorbents, and ongoing monitoring. To date, the Canadian Coast Guard has observed minimal pollution, which was successfully contained and being recovered with sorbent materials. We will take additional actions if necessary, and continue to monitor the situation."

How many people were on board when it sank? Did anyone require rescue? Was anyone injured? 

"There were no people onboard during the sinking and no rescue was required. There were no injuries either."

What's the timeline on getting the vessel out of the water?

"We are now working to arrange for a contractor to remove the vessel. We remain optimistic that the vessel will be removed in the early summer."

What will that removal process involve? 

"Since May, the Canadian Coast Guard has been monitoring this incident and mitigating the risks posed to the environment and navigation. We are currently working to identify a contractor to salvage the vessel, but this is complex due to the limited availability of specialized resources in the area."

Who will cover the cost of recovering it? 

"Vessel owners are responsible for costs relating to their problem vessel, including cleanup, repairs and any remediation action taken by the Canadian Coast Guard. The Canadian Coast Guard works with vessel owners to address their problem vessels, but if the owner fails to comply to address the problem, we can take direct and immediate action to prevent, mitigate or eliminate the risks of pollution that the vessel poses."

[For more context, the boat sunk in May. Whatever it spilled, it doesn't seem to be much of it. The GNWT notes that 0.15 litres of a spilled liquid was detected.]

Who owns this vessel?

"As the vessel is privately owned, we do not disclose information about the owner."



About the Author: Devon Tredinnick

Devon Tredinnick is a reporter for SA国际影视传媒. Originally from Ottawa, he's also a recent journalism graduate from Carleton University.
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