TOT Media Release
Posted by cypresstx on 10/5/2015, 1:25 pm
http://elfaroincident.com/el-faro-updates/tote-media-release-10-5-15-1200-est/


TOTE Media Release: 10-5-15, 12:00 EST
Posted on October 5, 2015 by Grant Johnston

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico Saddened by El Faro News

Jacksonville, FL (October 5, 2015) - At 12:00pm EST Tim Nolan, President of TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico issued the following statement regarding ongoing efforts to locate and communicate with the El Faro and her crew.

"At this point in time, the entire TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico family is distressed that it now appears the El Faro sank at or near its last known position on Thursday October 1, 2015.

We continue to hold out hope for survivors. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family members and we will continue to do all we can to support them.

The efforts and assistance from the US Coast Guard has been extraordinary and we continue to be grateful for their dedication and efforts to find surviving crew members. TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico continues to work closely with the Coast Guard in ongoing search and rescue operations."

The dedicated media information line is (866.890.6763) and the incident website is www.ElFaroIncident.com. TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico will continue to make timely, accurate updates via the website and phone line as they are available.

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Media Contact:
Mike Hanson
mhanson@mtinetworkusa.com
866.890.6763
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