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William E. Porter

William E. Porter

William E Porter

The 50 meter long towboat William E. Porter allided with a bridge on the Monongahela River near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The towboat with three loaded coal barges struck the pilings of the Hot Metal Bridge.  No reports of damage to the vessels or the bridge.   The vessels were inspected and allowed to proceed to its destination of South Point, Ohio.   Authorities inspected the bridge and reopen it to traffic a short time later.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.   Reports suggest the high water and fast current may have been a factor.

 

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Clipper Falcon

Clipper Falcon

Clipper Falcon
Photo: Shipspotting.com

The 101 meter long, 7121 dwt freighter Clipper Falcon went aground entering the port of  Ijmuiden, Netherlands.  The vessel was quickly refloated by the aid of several tugs.   No reports of injuires, damage or pollution.

 

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Beaumont

Beaumont

The 3820 dwt freighter Beaumont went aground in the Bay of Biscay near Aviles, Spain.  The Beaumont was approaching the port when it went aground onto the rocks.   No reports of injuries to the six crew on board or pollution released.  The vessel suffered some damage to a ballast tank.  The crew contacted authorities who dispatched a tug to assist in refloating the vessel.  The tug  was successful with the Beaumont being refloated later the same day during high tide.   The Beaumont was towed into Aviles where it docked for repairs.   The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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