09/06/2026
At 8:28 this morning, TowBoatUS Barnegat Light responded to a 40-foot Pacemaker stranded on the North Jetty at Barnegat Inlet.
After securing a hawser, we successfully pulled the vessel off the rocks and into the inlet. With the assistance of two additional TowBoatUS assets, the vessel was grounded in a safe location so a passenger and their dog could be removed and dewatering could begin.
Once the vessel was stabilized, pumps were secured aboard to keep up with the continuing water intrusion. The vessel was then successfully towed to Holiday Harbor Marina for an emergency haulout.
Many thanks to the other agencies that assisted with controlling vessel traffic throughout the operation. Great teamwork by everyone involved.