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Barge sinks in Chicago River

Barge sinks in Chicago River

Barge Chicago River
Photo: dnainfo.com

A 50 foot long barge sank on the Chicago River near the LaSalle Street bridge, Chicago, Illinois. The barge was being used in construction along the riverwalk when it suffered a leak.  The water ingress was uncontrolled and the barge sank.  No reports of injuries.  Booms were placed around the sunken barge to contain any pollution.  Divers were requested and will pump air and refloat the barge in a few days.

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Innovation II

Innovation II

photo: nieuwsopbeeld.nl
photo: nieuwsopbeeld.nl

The 86 meter long  barge Innovation II went adrift and allided with a wharf on the IJssel at Capelle, Netherlands. The barge had broken free from the self-propelled barge Innovation and struck the wharf. The wharf sustained some damage, but no reports of injuries.  An oil pollution team was reported on site.  The Innovation II did not cause the pollution, but the pollution may have resulted in the barge breaking loose.

Nash Sunk

Nash Sunk

Photo: uscg
Photo: uscg

On June 8, the 260 foot long barge Nash was under tow by the tug Calvin off Santa Barbara, California.  The Nash was loaded with 3,900 tons of magnesium chloride when it suffered a leak off Point Conception and began to sink.  The crew of the Calvin alerted the Coast Guard , but the barge quickly flooded and sank stern first.   The barge’s bow remain above water, but the stern tanks were crushed and the hull was severely damaged preventing any salvage.  Salvors were requested to requested and patched the hull just sufficient enough so the Nash could be towed to deeper water.  On June 17, the barge was towed out and scuttled offshore.  No reports of injuries.  The cargo of magnesium chloride was reported to be non-hazardous with no projected impact to the environment.

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