The 262 meter long, 51738 dwt container ship UASC Khor Fakkan ran aground on the Savannah River near Elba Island, Georgia. Three tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Khor Fakkan later the same day. The vessel proceeded under its own power to the Garden City Terminal. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The barge TM3 went aground while being towed by the 58 foot towboat UTV Louis Vincent off Bayport, Texas. One of the barge’s tanks ruptured and 500 gallons of fuel spilled into the water. The crew requested assistance and pollution control team responded to the scene. A boom was placed around the barge to contain the spill while the barge was lightered. After inspection, the barge will be taken to Galveston. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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The 269 meter long, 151693 dwt tanker Asian Spirit collided with a barge on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana. Both vessels only sustained slight damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Coast Guard dispatched investigators to the scene.