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Thursday, May 23, 2024
Barges IN995423 and IB1938 against the lower dam gates. IB1913 is receiving methanol from IB1938 through a cargo transfer hose. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Accidents

Barge Tow Hits Mooring on Ohio River During High Water Conditions: NTSB Report

A barge tow pilot failed to adjust for an intense outdraft current, leading to a collision on the Ohio River during high-water conditions in 2023, according to

May 23, 2024
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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Reports of Pollution After Barge Hits Bridge in Galveston, Texas

A barge strike on Galveston Island’s Pelican Island Bridge on the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway has led to the closure of the waterway and reports of

May 15, 2024
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
A Foss Maritime tug wrangles a breakaway barge in Elliot Bay, near downtown Seattle, Washington, November 2, 2023. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
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Breakaway Barge Damages Pier in Downtown Seattle

A breakaway barge loaded with containers has damaged a pier along Seattle’s downtown waterfront. The U.S. Coast Guard’s 13th District said it was

November 2, 2023
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Breakaway Barges on Ohio River’s Portland Canal
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Breakaway Barges on Ohio River’s Portland Canal

Some tense moments on the Portland Canal yesterday morning as a vessel towing 11 barges collided with a stationary structure near the McAlpine Lock and Dam in

March 29, 2023
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Accidents

Speed A Factor in 2019 Houston Ship Channel Collision -NTSB

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that vessel speed was a factor in the 2019 collision between a liquefied propane gas tanker

March 30, 2021
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Thursday, May 9, 2019
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Shipping News

Fourteen Injured in Explosion on Pipelayer in Caspian Sea

Offshore contractor Saipem has confirmed that 14 of its employees were injured in an explosion on board a pipelayer in the Caspian Sea on Wednesday. Saipem

May 9, 2019
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Wednesday, January 2, 2019
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Response Continues to Christmas Day Coal Barge Accident on the Ohio River

The U.S. Coast Guard with the Army Corps of Engineers and Tennessee Valley Towing Company continue to respond to a tug and barge accident on the Ohio River in

January 2, 2019
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