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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.

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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.

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Texas Cutter

Texas Cutter

Texas Cutter
Photo: khou.com

The 47 meter long dredger Texas Cutter collided with a barge in the Intracoastal Waterway off Galveston, Texas. The dredge was working off a landing when it became unmoored and went adrift. The crew attempted to stop the drift using the dredge’s spud, a long post that is hammered into the sea floor. The spud was bent by the abrupt stop.  The Texas Cutter remained stuck in the center of the waterway blocking traffic.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Coast Guard was on scene to assist on dislodging the dredge. Reports state a barge struck the dredge during the incident, but no reports of damage to either vessel.