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William E. Porter

December 12, 2012 | Allision

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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Warnow Jupiter

November 21, 2012 | Allision

The 178 meter long, 33403 dwt freighter Warnow Jupiter allided with the lock gate on the Kiel Canal at Brundsbüttel, Germany.  The freighter under the direction of the canal pilot was taken under tow by two tugs to a nearby quay. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution reported.  The water police launched an investigation and found the master of the Warnow Jupiter was intoxicated and fined 2000 €.  The Warnow Jupiter was able to continue its journey from Rotterdam to Wismar later that day.

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Windcat 9

November 21, 2012 | Damaged
Photo: RNLI

The 18 meter long, 35 gt high-speed workboat Windcat 9 was damaged near Spurn Point, Humber, England.  The vessel had been holed while working at an offshore wind farm.   The Windcat 9 sent out a distress call that the vessel was in danger of sinking.  The RNLI launched two lifeboats and a RAF rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene.  A nearby vessel came to the assistance of the workboat safely transferring the 3 crew and 12 passengers.   The rescue helicopter and RNLI lifeboat crew transferred two pumps on board the vessel and were able to get the flooding under control.  The Windcat 9 was taken under tow and proceeded back to Grimsby.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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