
Unsecured openings in the deck of a towing vessel led to its eventual flooding and sinking off the coast of Puerto Rico are the findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
The towing vessel, Proassist III, suffered flooding in its stern compartments and sank near Puerto Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, on December 24, 2020, while transiting northbound off the coast. The three crewmembers on board were unable to pump out the water and eventually abandoned the vessel. No injuries were reported. The vessel was declared a total loss at $968,000. Continue reading “Unsecured openings led to sinking of towing vessel Proassist III determines NTSB report”