The 225 meter long, 76957 dwt freighter Rondeau went aground on the Mississippi River near Venice, Louisiana. The vessel was on its way to the Gulf of Mexico when it grounded. A tug was requested and refloated the Rondeau. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. The Coast Guard reports the grounding was due to the insufficent dredging in the area.
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.
The 41 meter long towboat Limestone Lady went aground on the Mississippi River near the French Quarter, New Orleans, Lousiana. The Limestone Lady was pushing 14 empty barges when it suffered a power failure when it struck the rocks the lay in front of the levee. Another tug arrived and kept the barges in place until the crew of the Limestone Lady were able to make repairs and restore power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
