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Hunts Point

Hunts Point

Hunts Point
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On the morning of May 24, the 88 meter long, 5000 dwt waste disposal barge Hunts Point (IMO: 9648049) exploded while berthed on the Hudson River near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant, New York, New York. Several workers were engaged on the barge when a sparks ignited gas resulting an explosion. One worker was killed from the explosion after being knocked unconscious and thrown into the river.  Two other workers sustained injuries from the blast with one taken to hospital for treatment.

Reports state the vessel was loaded with raw sewage at the time of the incident. After the explosion, the deck of the Hunts Point was covered in sewage. New York Fire fighters along with other first responders had to undergo decontamination from exposure.

The New York Police and Fire Departments have launched an investigation into the incident. No details disclosed on the environmental impact caused by the incident.

 

Jewel

Jewel

Jewel
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On September 8, the 25 meter long passenger ship Jewel caught fire on the East River near Governors Island, New York. While on a cruise with 90 passengers and 4 crew, a fire started in the vessel’s engine room.  The crew alerted authorities who dispatched several rescue vessels to the scene. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the vessel and transported to lower Manhattan.  No reports of injuries. Reports state the fire was later extinguished and the vessel was taken under tow back to port. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Seastreak Wall Street

Seastreak Wall Street

Photo: odin.tc
Photo: odin.tc

The 140 foot long, 417 gt high speed ferry Seastreak Wall Street allided with a pier in lower Manhattan Island, New York.   The Seastreak ferry had made its crossing the East River from New Jersey with 300 passengers approaching near Pier 11.  Instead of slowing down, the ferry struck the pier at 10 miles per hour.  Over 70 passengers suffered injuries as they were thrown across the deck.   Reports state many suffered neck and shoulder injuries along with cuts and bruises.  Two passengers sustained critical injuries.   The ferry suffered a gash in the port hull.   No reports of pollution being released.  The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident.    Reports do state that all five crew members were tested negative for alcohol.


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