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PORT FOURCHON, La., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ A large commercial vessel reportedly capsized Tuesday afternoon in the Gulf of Mexico with 18 crewmembers onboard. The vessel has been identified as the SEACOR POWER, an offshore lift boat operated by SEACOR Marine, LLC. The lift boat capsized south of Grand Isle, Louisiana after a severe storm passed through the area. The severe weather has caused extensive damage and multiple vessels may have been impacted.
The U.S. Coast Guard is undertaking efforts to rescue the crewmembers aboard the capsized vessel. A search plane has been sent to the area and U.S. Coast Guard officials from Texas have joined in the effort. Reportedly, 7 of the 18 crewmembers have been rescued. The status of the other crewmembers remains unclear.