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Mobile River Fire

Mobile River Fire

Mobile Barge Fire
Photo: United States Coast Guard

On the morning of January 12, the United States Coast Guard reported a barge caught fire on the Mobile River near the Africatown Bridge, Mobile, Alabama. The barge was moored when a fire started in the cargo hold containing vehicle scrap metal. The fire quickly spread engulfing a large portion of the scrap metal. Reports state that river traffic was halted in the area near the barge while the Mobile fire department deployed fireboats to extinguish the blaze. The crew on board the barge were evacuated with no reports of injuries.

The United States Coast Guard was also on site and monitoring the situation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Hull Barge Stuck

Hull Barge Stuck

Hull Barge
Photo: bbc.com

On the evening of January 5, local authorities in Hull, England reported a barge (name not disclosed) struck a bridge on the River Hull.  The barge was had been unmoored and drifted until became stuck under the bridge. The vessel remained wedged under the bridge until the water level lowered on the ebbing tide.

Hull Barge
Photo: bbc.com

Local police, fire and emergency services were on site diverting traffic until the barge could be pulled free. Authorities suspect that the barge was intentionally let go from the mooring.

CMA CGM Niagara

CMA CGM Niagara

CMA CGM Niagara
Photo: voi.id

On the night of December 25, the 300 meter long, 110525 dwt container ship CMA CGM Niagara (IMO: 9722675) collided with the barge Harbour Jupiter in the Strait of Malacca. The Harbour Jupiter loaded with containers was being towed by the 26 meter long tugboat Harbour Dragon (MMSI: 533132961) to Sibu, Malaysi when the CMA CGM Niagara approached. The container ship had lost control and veered towards the barge.  The ship struck the port side of the barge resulting in some structural damage to the Harbour Jupiter. There were no reports of injuries to the 25 crew on the CMA CGM Niagara or to the 10 crew on the Harbour Jupiter.

Authorities responded to the scene and conducted a technical inspection on the vessels and have launched an investigation into the incident.