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Miss Peggy

Miss Peggy

Miss Peggy

On July 16, the 55 foot long towboat Miss Peggy (MMSI: 366935050) capsized on the Houston Ship Channel near the Lynchburg Ferry crossing. Reports state the Miss Peggy lost stability when the 656 foot long bulk carrier Yangze 7 was passing nearby. Four of the five crew on board the Miss Peggy were later rescued by nearby vessels. The Coast Guard and local authorities search the area for man than a day for the missing crewman before his body was recovered.

Salvage of the Miss Peggy was launched quickly after the incident. A large crane barge was able to right and bring the towboat up to the surface. The United States Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Jacqueline A

Jacqueline A

Jacqueline A
Photo: North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad

On August 8, the 18 meter long towboat Jacqueline A (MMSI: 367299940) sank 3 miles off North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The towboat was en route from Virginia to a shipyard in Harvey, Louisiana when it suffered water ingress. The three crew on board were unable to control the flooding and the Jacqueline A began to sink by the stern. The Jacqueline A requested assistance with the North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad responding. Local responders aided in rescuing all three crewmembers. No reports of injuries.  Reports state the towboat sank in 30 feet of water.

Jacqueline A
Photo: North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad

On August 21, the Jacqueline A was raised and salvaged from the bottom. The vessel sustained significant damage that the cost of repairs was more than the value of the towboat. The vessel was declared a total loss.  An investigation into the incident revealed that the vessel had multiple holes which allowed water to ingress through out the vessel.  Many bulkheads were rendered useless by holes used for wire runs. The investigation stated the vessel was known to be in poor condition and should have had a more thorough inspection before proceeding on its voyage.

KM Camar 1

KM Camar 1

KM Camar 1
Photo: idntimes.com

The 34 meter long, 150 gt cargo vessel KM Camar 1 sank in the Malacca Strait off Jemur Island, Indonesia. The KM Camar 1 was en route to Port Klang, Malaysia from Tanjung Balai when it became swamped by 2 meter high waves. The vessel’s cargo hold suffered water ingress and the 6 pumps on board were unable to keep up with the flooding. The KM Camar 1 turned back and tried to shelter off Jemur Island.  As the vessel got closer to the island, it partially sank in shallow water leaving some of the superstructure above water.  All 9 crew on board were rescued by local fishermen. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.