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Month: March 2011

Barge Strikes US 41 Twin Bridges

Barge Strikes US 41 Twin Bridges

The 120 foot long towboat Yvonne Conway was proceeding downstream on the Ohio River with 12 empty barges when one of the barges struck the pier of the northbound bridge located between Henderson, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana.   The impact caused 7 of the barges to break free, but later recovered.   Traffic on the bridge was stopped for several hours until an inspection team inspected the bridge for damage.  An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Coast Guard.  

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Hannah H. Avery Aground

Hannah H. Avery Aground

 

The 55-foot long fishing vessel Hannah H. Avery went aground onto a shoal in the Great Egg Harbor Inlet, New Jersey.   The vessel was entering the inlet at low tide when it struck the sandbar.   A towboat was able to help pull the Hannah H. Avery off the bar the same day.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Lake Arafura Fire

Lake Arafura Fire

The 28,471 dwt freighter Lake Arafura caught fire while in the port of Gisborne, New Zealand.   Loaded with a cargo of 10,000 tons of logs, the crew brought the fire under control quickly. Only a portion of the bridge was damaged by the fire and smoke.   The cause of the fire may have been an electrical fault.  The Lake Arafura could not be repaired in Gisborne so the vessel will be evaluated to see if it can sail to another port for repairs.  No reports of the crew being injured in the fire.

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