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Migrant Vessel Recovery: a Curveball on Sunny Isles Beach

In the early hours of November 14th, the TowBoatU.S. Fort Lauderdale team found themselves facing the task of recovering a migrant vessel that had come ashore on Sunny Isles Beach. The Curveball came as the weight and center of gravity in the vessel changed rapidly.

As the morning unfolded the seas intensified causing the vessel to fill with water and sand. While water can be pumped out, the presence of sand in the vessel significantly impacts stability. This made it too hazardous to attempt pulling the vessel back into the water. Swiftly adjusting plans, the team opted to spend several hours removing as much sand as possible from the boat and using an excavator to carefully drag the vessel down the beach to a more accessible location. Subsequently, it was lifted onto a trailer and hauled away.

Throughout this recovery, TowBoatU.S. Fort Lauderdale had the privilege of working hand in hand with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. The collaboration between the team at TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale and these dedicated professionals exemplifies the importance of effective communication and teamwork in handling migrant cases like this one.

TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale prides itself on saving Value when possible and Evidence in all cases.

Stay tuned for more updates, exciting stories and valuable insights in the upcoming editions of the Offshore Navigator. We appreciate your continued support as TowBoatU.S. Fort Lauderdale remains as committed to Solving Complex Marine Problems as they have been since 1989. Check out the link below for a short video on the removal of this migrant vessel.

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