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Month: April 2011

Fishing Vessel Disabled

Fishing Vessel Disabled

The fishing vessel QNg 90046 was reported disabled and adrift in the South China Sea (15 16N 110 50E) due to engine failure.  No further details reported.

Trawler Disabled in Nets

Trawler Disabled in Nets

The 781 ton fishing vessel Kamchatskiy reported it was disabled in the Sea of Okhotsk.   The Kamchatskiy accidently ran over the nets causing the propeller to be entangled.  The fishing vessel is still able to maneuver, but limited to a low speed.  The salvage tug Spravediviy has been sent to assist the fishing vessel.

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Ohio River Bridge Allision

Ohio River Bridge Allision

 

Photo: Thruston B. Morton by Mark Haury

 

 

The 150 foot towboat Thruston B. Morton was pushing 8 barges loaded with dry cargo down the Ohio River when it veered off course causing 2 barges to break free.    The barges floated downriver until they allided with the Shawneetown Bridge which connects Old Shawneetown, Illinois with Kentucky.  The bridge was closed until transportation officals could do an inspection.   Officals reopen the bridge later after finding no signs of structural damage.   Coast Guard stated that high water and strong current caused the vessel to veer off course.

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