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Barges Explode

Barges Explode


Two gas fuel barges exploded next to the berthed cruise ship Carnival Triumph at Mobile, Alabama.  The barges were being cleaned when a spark ignited the explosions.  Three crew on the barges suffered burns and were taken to hospital for treatment.   Over 1,000 crew on board the Carnival Triumph were also evacuated.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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First Ferry III

First Ferry III

First Ferry III
Photo: scmp.com

The 451 gt high-speed ferry First Ferry III collided with a barge near Chaeung Chau Island, Hong Kong.   The First Ferry III had departed from Hong Kong en route to Chaeung Chau Island in dense fog when the ferry starboard hull struck the barge.   Thirty passengers were injured with 3in critical condition.  No reports of injuries on the barge or the tug pulling it. Reports state the ferry had spotted the barge on radar, but the crew had underestimated its length.

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Gulf Titan

Gulf Titan

Gulf Titan
Photo: thenorthernview.com

A container barge caught fire while being towed by the 34 meter long tug Gulf Titan near Prince Rupert, British Columbia.  Two tugs were dispatched and were able to douse the fire.   Twelve containers on board the barge were damaged.  No reports of injuries.  The Gulf Titan and barge were able continue on its voyage to Alaska.

 

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