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Tug and Barge Allision

Tug and Barge Allision

DORIS_MORAN

The 112 foot long tug Doris Morian allided with the 410 foot barge Alexander.   The Doris Morian was pulling the Alexander through the Cape Cod Canal when the tug suffered a power blackout.   The barge had a gash to the hull and suffered water ingress.  The barge had some five feet of water in the hold, but the pumps are keeping up with the water.  No reports of injuries.   The tug was able to restore power and both vessels proceeded to an a nearby anchorage.  The Alexander had a cargo of cement bound for New York, New York.

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Collision on the Markermeer

Collision on the Markermeer

The 100 meter long self-propelled barge Alexander collided with the 85 meter long, 1461 dwt self-propelled tanker-barge Mercator on Lake Markermeer, Netherlands.  The Alexander suffered damage a one meter hole to its hull above the waterline.   The Mercator suffered little to no damage.   There were no injuries on either vessel.   The Alexander was escorted to Lelystad by authorities.    The Alexander had a cargo of sand at the time of the incident.  No reports of pollution being released.

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