Crews are working to contain a diesel and oil spill in Puget Sound after a tugboat sank at the Bremerton Marina Thursday.
The U.S. Coast Guard and Washington State Department of Ecology arrived at the scene quickly, laying containment booms while deploying cleanup crews. By Friday, skimmers, absorbent pads, and additional oil booms were being used to recover oil and fuel from the water.
Tugboat Sinks in Bremerton Marina
A safety zone is in place to keep boaters out of the area, stretching from the Manette Bridge to the Bremerton Ferry Terminal.
The tugboat remains underwater as cleanup efforts continue. The cause of the sinking is still under investigation…