The harbor tug CMM Coatzacoalcos capsized and sank off the shores of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. The accident happened during operations in bad weather and heavy sea. The tug lost stability and capsized, which caused sinking. The master of the tug died during the accident, as his body was found by the rescuers. The chief engineer is missing and the other 3 crew members were rescued by the coast guard. According to the information from the local authorities, the tug was forced to continue operations of underwater construction works, in spite of the warning for bad weather and the opinion of the master. The local authorities started investigation about the accident, caused death of one person and missing of another.
The harbor tug CMM Coatzacoalcos (IMO: 9332327) has length of 31.00 m, beam of 11.00 m and depth of 5.00 m. The vessel has deadweight of 366 DWT and gross tonnage of 425 GRT. The harbor tug was built in 2005 in Spanish shipyard Union Naval Valencia and operates under the flag of Mexico, managed by Boluda Group.