Louisiana - Shipwreck Log

Sea Raider

February 27, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 42 foot long crew ship Sea Raider allided with with a wellhead on Lake Grande Ecaille Bay near Port Sulphur, Louisiana. The Sea Raider struck the inactive wellhead releasing some oily pollution into the shallow water. The Coast Guard responded sending skimmer vessels to the scene while containment booms around the well. Reports state less than a 1000 gallons of oil are spilling out of the well per day, but nearby oyster beds were closed. No reports of injuries on the Sea Raider.

UPDATE: Coast Guard responds to oil spill southwest of Port Sulphur (uscgnews.com)
Vessel strikes inactive wellhead, causing oil spill (wwltv.com)

St. John

October 26, 2012 Paul Hancock

The ro-ro ferry St. John became disabled on the Mississippi River while approaching the pier at Chalmette, Louisiana. The ferry had difficulty maintaining power while crossing the Mississippi with the engine stopping several times. As the ferry approached the dock, it’s engines failed allowing the ferry to strike a barge moored at the dock. No reports of injuries, but several passengers were shaken up by the incident. The St. John was pulled from service while the Coast Guard investigates the incident.

St. Johns River Ferry might reopen by Tuesday (jacksonville.com)

Tugboats Sink

August 19, 2012 Paul Hancock

Two tugs boats sank on the Mississippi River near mile marker 102. The two tugs sank in the early morning with one crew on board. The crewman was able to escape safely with no injuries. The Coast Guard deployed oil booms around the sunken vessels as some 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel was released into the water. An investigation into the sinking has been launched by officials.

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