Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Mauna-Loa

In an urgent maritime operation, the U.S. Coast Guard successfully coordinated the towing of the disabled tug Mauna Loa and its 320-foot barge back to safety in Port Angeles Harbor. The incident unfolded on Tuesday when the 113-foot tug experienced a critical engine failure, causing it to drift perilously close to the Washington coastline. Responding promptly to a report from the tug's master, Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Columbia River sprang into action. They worked closely with the tug's owner to arrange for swift assistance. The vessel Lauren Foss, hailing from Neah Bay, arrived on scene to provide crucial towing services, successfully attaching to the disabled Mauna Loa and its barge. The rescue operation is set to bring the stricken vessels into Port Angeles by 11 p.m. tonight, ensuring their safe return to harbor and averting potential grounding.