A red, blood-like substance was then found by a contract worker and reported to the captain. A count of all personnel aboard the ship was conducted and it was discovered that Yavorskyy was missing.
Police have not been able to locate Yavorskyy so far, but during their investigation possible blood evidence was found on crew members' clothing and in their living quarters.
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Officer detectives, with the assistance of FBI New Orleans, are presently conducting interviews with crew members.
The PPSO is also being assisted in the investigation by the Plaquemines Parish Port Authority, United States Coast Guard