Bulker Loses Propulsion off California

The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring a 587-foot bulk carrier Ultra Lascar after the ship lost propulsion at 10:20 a.m., approximately five miles offshore from Daly City, Calif.

 

The Singapore-flagged bulk carrier lost propulsion while operating offshore, inbound for the San Francisco Bay. 

 

The vessel was anchored approximately three miles offshore from Daly City on FRiday, awaiting the arrival of two assist tugs, which met a third tug prior to proceeding to an anchorage in San Francisco Bay.

 

The vessel is carrying a cargo of salt, which is destined for delivery to the Port of Stockton.  The vessel also has approximately 161,000 gallons of fuel oil onboard, which is used as fuel for the engine.

 

The Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Parks Service, and several state and local response agencies monitoring the situation.