High Surf Delays Response to San Juan Barge Grounding
High Surf Delays Response to San Juan Barge Grounding
US · Published Feb 11, 2026
High surf is delaying the salvage of a grounded fuel barge in San Juan harbor.
The Coast Guard warns of 12-15 foot waves, rip currents, and coastal flooding in Puerto Rico.
A no-swim order is in effect for multiple beaches due to dangerous conditions.
High surf hinders barge salvage operation
High surf conditions are delaying the response to a barge grounding at the entrance to San Juan's harbor in Puerto Rico. According to the governor, the fuel barge, named Defiant, became lodged between a rock breakwater and a riprap revetment due to powerful waves. The barge is now trapped in a narrow ditch, complicating salvage efforts.
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