what is sks satilla Oil tanker rights itself after taking on water off Galveston?
The SKS Satilla was the name of the tanker that was carrying over 40 million gallons of oil when it began to take on water off the coast of Galveston. The ship did correct itself but the Coast Guard was very weary of it sinking. Here is the full article: GALVESTON — A 900-foot oil tanker that was taking on water and listing to port today has righted itself, but U.S. Coast Guard officials are not willing to say that it’s not in danger of sinking. The tanker SKS Satilla, carrying nearly 40 million gallons of oil, righted itself by pumping water out of its ballast tanks, Lt. Tim Tilghman said. The Coast Guard was monitoring the ship and could not say whether it would remain stable, Tilghman said. Tilghman said the Coast Guard Cutter Manowar was en route to the vessel about 65 miles south of Galveston Island in the Gulf of Mexico. Once marine engineers determine the vessel is safe to board, a two-man investigative team on the cutter will try to determine what caused the tanker to begin ta
