The US Coast Guard and Maryland Department of the Environment are coordinating the refloating of the 1,095-foot container vessel Ever Forward that grounded in the Chesapeake Bay, near Craighill Channel.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region received the initial report at 9 p.m., Sunday (Mar13), from the vessel. Initial reports indicated no injuries, pollution, or damage to the vessel as a result of the grounding.
Coast Guard watchstanders have issued a Safety Marine Information Broadcast to mariners in the area stating that a safety zone will be in place during salvage operations.
Currently, the Ever Forward is not obstructing the navigational channel; however, vessels operating in the vicinity will be required to conduct one-way traffic and transit at a reduced speed.