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Barge aground off Kodiak

Barge aground off Kodiak

DBL106 - Bismarck Sea
Photo: tugboatinformation.com

The 382 foot long tanker-barge DBL 106 ran aground near Kodiak, Alaska.  The tanker-barge,  loaded with an undisclosed amount of fuel, was being towed by the 124 foot long, 469 dwt tug Bismarck Sea when it ran aground 2 miles from Kodiak.  The barge was successfully refloated and was taken to an anchorage where it could be inspected.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.  A boom will be placed around the DBL 106 to contain any potential pollution. The Coast Guard have dispatched inspection personnel to the scene while aircraft will conduct an overflight as part of the assessment.

Barge Sinks in Long Beach

Barge Sinks in Long Beach

Barge
Photo: knbc-tv

The 110 foot long maintenance barge partially sank at it’s berth in Long Beach, California.  The barge suffered water ingress and developed a  list.  Local crews were able to shut off the diesel fuel flow to the barge. No reports of pollution released. Authorities placed booms around the barge to contain any pollution.  Reports state salvage crews will attempt to refloat and stabilize the barge while divers inspect the hull for leaks. The barge is used as a fueling station for the ferry Catalina Express which services between Long Beach and Santa Catalina Island.

Barge Sunk in Chicago River

Barge Sunk in Chicago River

Photo: chicagotribune.com
Photo: chicagotribune.com

A construction barge sank in the Chicago River near the Randolph Street Bridge, Chicago. The barge was owned by a private construction firm being used for a private construction project. Witnesses state the barge seem to break-in-two  before sinking. No reports of injuries.