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Industrial Merchant

Industrial Merchant

Industrial Merchant
Photo: USCG

On the night of October 28, the 114 meter long, 10049 dwt cargo vessel Industrial Merchant (IMO: 9534470) allided in the Galveston Ship Channel at the port of Galveston, Texas. The Industrial Merchant had struck the pier resulting in hull damage. The extent of damage had not been disclosed, but the cargo vessel fuel tank had been ruptured releasing fuel oil pollution.  The United States Coast Guard responded to the scene. Traffic on the Galveston Ship Channel was halted to prevent further spread of pollution and provide some safety to allow responders to conduct cleanup efforts. The Coast Guard laid out booms to contain the fuel oil spill.  No further details on clean up efforts were disclosed.

Several nearby cruise ships had to delay departures for several days until the Coast Guard completed cleanup.  Authorities stated the source of the oil spill had been secured and the exact amount of fuel oil released is under investigation. No reports of injuries.

 

Carmen

Carmen

Carmen
Photo: mittelbayerische.de

On the afternoon of September 28, the 110 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Carmen (MMSI: 244070771) released pollution on the Danube at the Regensburg lock, Germany. The Carmen was proceeding to Cologne from Passau when it released oil pollution into the water. Authorities placed booms around the vessel while the crew determine the source of the pollution. The crew would eventually find the source from a fault.  The water police detained the vessel until repairs could be made.  Authorities stated the amount of oil pollution released into the water was only 2 to 3 liters of oil.  Reports state the oil pollution had been initially detected when the Carmen had locked through the Geisling lock, but the crew was unable to determine the source. No reports of injuries or damage to the vessel.

Dredger Capsized on Ohio River

Dredger Capsized on Ohio River

Dredger
Photo: wtrf.com

On the night of September 10, a dredger (name not disclosed) capsized on the Ohio River near Newell, West Virginia. Local fire fighters were alerted the following morning that a dredger had rolled over onto its side and partially sank. Fire fighters arrived on scene and found a light sheen of oil pollution around the overturned dredger. There were no crew on board the dredger.

Authorities stated they were uncertain how much pollution had been released into the river, but reports stated the vessel had over 1000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. Containment booms were placed around the vessel to limit the environmental impact. The United States Coast Guard along with West Virginian authorities has launched an investigation into the incident. The owner of the dredger has contracted with a private company to assist in the cleanup efforts.