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Grounding off Bella Bella

Grounding off Bella Bella

Bella Bella Grounding
Photo: cbc.ca

On the morning of November 18, a barge being towed by the 31 meter long, 330 gt tugboat Malolo (IMO: 7614082) sustained damage in the Fisher Channel approximately 15 kilometers east of Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada. The vessels were en route from Alaska bound for Seattle, Washington when the barge hull was holed. Divers were called out and found that part of the barge hull had been compromised and suffered water ingress, but was in stable condition and in no risk of sinking.

The Canadian Coast Guard was alerted and had the vessels moved to a nearby anchorage.  Booms were deployed around the barge as a precautionary measured. Reports state another barge has been dispatched to help lightered the cargo.

Authorities have suggested the barge may have struck bottom on its voyage as why the hull was damaged. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

DN97

DN97

DN97

On the evening of November 20, the 17 meter long tender DN97 (MMSI: 205654000) collided with a barge (name not disclosed) in Terneuzen, Netherlands. Reports state the tender sustained significant damage inside the vessel. The tender was taken under tow by the 10 meter long tug Hendrik 7 (MMSI: 244690858) the following day. The vessels proceeded to Zelzate where the DN97 would be repaired. Damage to the barge or any injuries was not disclosed.  No further details reported.

Hendrik 7

Barges Ashore Off Connecticut

Barges Ashore Off Connecticut

Barges Aground
Photo: wtnh.com

On the night of October 30, two 140-foot long hopper barges were blown ashore on Long Island Sound some 5 miles off Milford, Connecticut. The barges had broke their moorings caused by the strong winds from the remains of Hurricane Melissa. The winds pushed the barges up against the shoreline and seawall. Local authorities along with the United States Coast Guard were alerted to the incident.  There were no injuries as there were no personnel on the barges.

Authorities stated the 2 barges will be salvaged and towed back to their original moorings on the next rising tide and if weather conditions allow. The 23.5 meter long tugboat James William (IMO: 8654364) will tow the barges to their mooring.  No reports of pollution released.

Reports state the barges are owned by Buchanan Marine and were frequently used between New Haven, Stamford and New York City.