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Barge Allision

Barge Allision

A barge being towed by two towing vessels, the 65-foot Shannan C (Imo 8991724) and 22 meter long Portier I, allided with the Highway 90 Bridge over Chef Menteur Pass which connects Lake Pontchartrain to Lake Borgne near New Orleans, Louisiana.  The barge caused considerable damage to the bridge forcing officials to close the bridge to vehicle and marine traffic.   Estimates place the cost of damage near $100,000.    The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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35 Barges Break Free

35 Barges Break Free

photo: Capt. Billy Smith

 

The 180 foot long towboat Sally Bromfield lost its barges on the Mississippi River near Transylvania, Louisiana.   The towboat was pushing 35 barges when they broke free.  Reports state two barges sank with another eight barges damaged.   The Coast Guard suspended traffic on the Mississippi until buoys could be placed over the sunken barges.  A salvage crane has been requested to raise the barges.   No reports of injuries.

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