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Month: March 2015

Mississippi River Collision

Mississippi River Collision

The 214 meter long, 44251 dwt cargo vessel Heranger collided with  190 meter long , 43929 dwt bulk carrier Costas L on the Mississippi River near Chalmette, New Orleans, Louisiana. The Heranger was proceeding on the river when it suffered a power blackout.  The cargo vessel went adrift and struck the Costas L with its anchor entangled with the bulk carrier’s mooring line. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Both vessels sustained minor damage and traffic on the river was not impacted.

Choapa Trader

Choapa Trader

 

Choapa Trader
Photo: abendblatt.de

The 295 meter long container ship Choapa Trader went aground on the Elbe near Altona, Germany. The Choapa Trader was proceeding from Bremerhaven when it touched bottom while doing a maneuver.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

David Dunnigan

David Dunnigan

The towboat David Dunnigan capsized and sank on the Ohio River near Golconda, Illinois. The David Dunnigan was working near mile marker 897.5 on the flooded river when it flipped over and sank. No reports of injuries. The Coast Guard reports the vessel was swept downstream and its exact location was unknown. The David Dunnigan had some 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.