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Maryland

Maryland
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On February 18, the 106 foot long tugboat Maryland and its barge became stuck in ice on the Hudson River off West Point, New York. The Maryland was proceeding to Newburgh pushing a barge loaded with 850,000 gallons of heating oil when it became trapped in ice. The Maryland requested assistance with the Coast Guard cutters Line and Willow responding along with the nearby tug Jason Reinauer.  The cutters arrived and broke-up the surrounding ice, but could not approach the Maryland too close due to their size.  The smaller Jason Reinauer was able to approach closer to the Maryland and was able to break the tug and barge free.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.


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Skawa

Skawa

Skawa

On November 15, the 144 meter long bulk carrier Skawa ran aground on a shoal in the St. Lawrence River near Richards Point.  The Skawa was heading downstream  when it suffered main engine failure.  The bulk carrier passed over the shoal before it came to rest in deeper water.  The vessel’s forepeak tank was holed and suffered water ingress.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The crew pumped air into the tank and brought the water ingress under control.  The Skawa had been en route to Montreal from Port Colborne.

Rainbow Quest

Rainbow Quest

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The 180 meter long, 34627 dwt bulk carrier Rainbow Quest struck the Brooklyn Bridge on the East River in New York.  The vessel’s light tower struck the underside of the bridge.  Authorities stopped traffic on the bridge for two hours  while it was inspected for damage.  No damage was reported and the bridge was reopen for traffic.  Reports state the river’s tide was high, but not at its highest point. No injuries or pollution released.