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Jeffrey G

Jeffrey G

Jeffrey G
Photo: towboatgallery.com

The 155 foot long towboat Jeffrey G with its string of 30 barges allided with the old bridge over the Mississippi River at Viscksburg, Mississippi.  The Jeffrey G was heading downriver when it struck the bridge with several barges breaking free.  One barge loaded with grain sank while several other barges floated downriver.  Other towboats were able to recover the barges that broke free.  No reports of injuries. Reports state the barges did not contain any hazardous materials.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Shen Song 618

Shen Song 618

Shen Song 618

On April 24, the 106 meter long cargo vessel Shen Song 618 sank on the Yangtze River.  The cargo vessel sank quickly on an even keel with the wheelhouse remaining above water.  Three crew were caught below decks and drown.  Three others were able to make it to the roof the upper bridge and were later lifted to safety when a helicopter arrived on scene.  No further details reported.

Maavaa Star

Maavaa Star

Maavaa Star
Photo: Maldives National Defense Force

On April 22, the 100 foot long cargo vessel Maavaa Star sank in the Indian Ocean off Vaavu Atoll, Maldives. The fully laden cargo vessel had run aground on a patch reef near Fulidhoo Island. The vessel contacted authorities and were later rescued. No reports of injuries to the 5 persons on board at the time. No further details reported.