Fuel barge crashes into rocks leaving it stranded in Puerto Rico
Published date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:28:31 +0700A fuel barge crashed onto rocks, leaving it stranded in Puerto Rico.
The 285ft barge Defiant was carrying oil when it ran aground along the shoreline near Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan, prompting crews to begin recovery efforts on February 10.
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San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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10/02/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP176009 |
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Duration: 00:47 |
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Rating: News safe |
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