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Month: December 2013

Barges collide off Texas

Barges collide off Texas

Barge TTI-150
Barge TTI-150

Two barges collided while on the Intracoastal Waterway off the Bolivar Peninsula, Texas.  The barge TTI-150 with 1,500 tons of calcium chloride being pushed by the tug Alex D was struck by the tanker-barge CBC-7026 loaded with 945,000 gallons of crude oil being pushed by the 23 meter long tug Lake Charles.  Both barges sustained damage, but did not suffer water ingress.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Barge CBC 7026
Barge CBC 7026
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Sandra II

Sandra II

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On December 15, the 114 meter long, 3134 dwt freighter Sandra II was damaged by ice while attempting to enter the Azov Sea.  The Sandra II was following an icebreaker from Azov when the vessel’s hull was cut by ice breaching the ballast tank in the foreship.  No reports of injuries.  The Sandra II diverted to Eysk for repairs.  The Sandra II was en route to Turkey with 3000 tons of wheat.

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Carolina Girl 3

Carolina Girl 3

The 73 foot long fishing vessel Carolina Girl 3 went aground near the entrance to the St. Johns River at Jacksonville, Florida.  The fishing vessel had suffered water ingress and was risk of sinking when the crew intentionally ran the vessel ashore.  The Coast Guard was contacted and dispatched a 45-foot motor lifeboat to the scene.  The lifeboat crew provided pumps which were able to de-water the vessel.  No reports of injuries.

 

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