Arthur J Salvage Operations Stalled Again (USA)

Arthur J Salvage Operations Stalled Again

Weather conditions at the worksite of the Arthur J salvage operations have deteriorated Thursday, requiring workers to cease until weather conditions improve.

Response crews that were working on the Arthur J plan to restart salvage operations at the earliest and safest time today.

The Arthur J is the 110-foot dredge barge that completely sunk approximately two miles off the shore of Lakeport, Mich., in Lake Huron.

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Dredging Today Staff, July 27, 2012; Image: US Coast Guard