Join The Club
Accidents
Baltimore Bridge Wreck Removal: Trapped Ships Depart
April 25, 2024: ‘Ambitious’ Limited Access Channel Opens Less than a month after the Dali rammed a pillar of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse, a portion...
The Coast Guard rescued three mariners from a disabled, 108-foot barge off Point Judith, Rhode Island, November 25, 2020. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Mariners Rescued from Disabled Barge Off Rhode Island
Three mariners were rescued from a disabled barge off the coast of Point Judith, Rhode Island on Wednesday after their tug sank.
The U.S. Coast Guard reports that watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England received a call at 8:17 a.m. via VHF Channel 16 from the tug Warthog, reporting their vessel was taking on water with a barge in tow.
A Coast Guard Station Point Judith 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew immediately launched and when they arrived on scene the tug was completely submerged and all three of the tug’s crew members were on the barge.
The RB-M crew rescued them and transported them back to the station with no injuries.
The Coast Guard is working with the Warthog’s owner to salvage the tug and barge.
The weather on scene was 5 mph winds and seas 3 to 5 feet.
Unlock Exclusive Insights Today!
Join the gCaptain Club for curated content, insider opinions, and vibrant community discussions.
Be the First
to Know
Join the 105,900 members that receive our newsletter.
Have a news tip? Let us know.
Related Articles
Accidents
Vessel Flooded Due to Obstructed Check Valve, Says NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says that an obstructed check valve on a bilge pump was the root cause behind the flooding and partial sinking of the towing vessel,...
Accidents
Maersk Gives Update Following Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse
Global shipping giant Maersk has released a detailed update on its operations following the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge. The company, which chartered the MV Dali, has now confirmed that...
Why Join the gCaptain Club?
Access exclusive insights, engage in vibrant discussions, and gain perspectives from our CEO.
Sign Up
