CG Investigates Marine Casualty

NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard is investigating a marine incident that caused a tug boat to take on water and sink in Lake Pontchartrain.

Coast Guard Station New Orleans received the initial report from the captain of the sinking vessel that the M/V Capt. Mack was taking on water, one mile northeast of the Lakefront Airport.  The station launched a 41-foot rescue boat and crew to assist.  The two people on board the M/V Capt. Mack were quickly rescued before the vessel completely capsized.

Fuel vents on board the M/V Capt. Mack have been blocked and boom has been placed around the site of the sinking to mitigate any possible pollution.

The incident is under investigation.