Unified Command continues salvage operations for grounded barge off San Juan Harbor
Salvage crews conduct fuel removal operations from the aground fuel barge, Defiant, in the vicinity of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Puerto Rico, Feb. 12, 2026. Salvors successfully removed approximately 1,000 gallons of residual fuel from Defiant, ensuring safety of the marine environment. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)