M/V Tanya

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• Spills · 2 messages1996-11-06 → 1996-11-27The M/V tanya lost steering capability off the reef line between carysfort and elbow reefs in the florida…

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   Spills·NOAAORR-71601996-11-13 00:00Z → cancelled 1996-11-27 00:00Z
   The M/V tanya lost steering capability off the reef line between carysfort and elbow reefs in the florida…
   M/V Tanya; Florida Keys · Florida Keys · North Atlantic Ocean

   M/V Tanya; Florida Keys.
   Florida Keys.
   1. The M/V Tanya lost steering capability off the reef line between Carysfort and Elbow reefs in the Florida Keys on November 13, 1996, when a gale was influencing conditions in the area. Northeast winds at 25 to 30 knots were predicted, increasing to 35 knots. The seas were predicted to be 15 feet. The Tanya, unable to steer, was quickly driven towards the reef line at the Elbow Reef. The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary was notified through the Upper Keys Manager out of Key Largo. A sanctuary representative arrived at the USCG MSO at about 1900. By that time, the Tanya's anchor was holding the vessel at position 25?11.02' N and 080?10.08' W. The USCG and a contracted tug unable to attach a line to the Tanya for towing, left the vessel at anchorage until morning. The anchor reportedly dragged overnight, bringing the vessel within one-half mile of the reef line before a larger tug [...]
   2. COMMODITY: MARINE DIESEL.
   3. POSITION 25.177N 080.166W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7160: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7160