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Jacqueline A

Jacqueline A

Jacqueline A
Photo: North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad

On August 8, the 18 meter long towboat Jacqueline A (MMSI: 367299940) sank 3 miles off North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The towboat was en route from Virginia to a shipyard in Harvey, Louisiana when it suffered water ingress. The three crew on board were unable to control the flooding and the Jacqueline A began to sink by the stern. The Jacqueline A requested assistance with the North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad responding. Local responders aided in rescuing all three crewmembers. No reports of injuries.  Reports state the towboat sank in 30 feet of water.

Jacqueline A
Photo: North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad

On August 21, the Jacqueline A was raised and salvaged from the bottom. The vessel sustained significant damage that the cost of repairs was more than the value of the towboat. The vessel was declared a total loss.  An investigation into the incident revealed that the vessel had multiple holes which allowed water to ingress through out the vessel.  Many bulkheads were rendered useless by holes used for wire runs. The investigation stated the vessel was known to be in poor condition and should have had a more thorough inspection before proceeding on its voyage.

Washington

Washington

Washington
Photo: towboatgallery.com

On February 18, the 170 foot long towboat Washington allided with a bridge over the Ohio River between Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky.  The Washington was pushing 10 empty barges when it struck the middle pier of the Twin Bridge.  There was no damage to the towboat or barges and the bridge sustained only a minor scrape.  Authorities were alerted to the incident and traffic was reduced on the bridge until it could be inspected. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Edda

Edda

Edda
Photo: mz-web.de

The 26 meter long pushboat/towboat Edda with the 86 meter long tanker-barge CT 1803 ran aground on the Elbe River near Klöden, Germany. The vessels were proceeding on the Elbe bound for Magdeburg when the Edda struck an underwater obstruction causing rudder failure.  The CT 1803 spun until it was perpendicular to the river blocking traffic on the Elbe.  Authorities dispatched a workboat to the scene to the pull the CT 1803 free.  The first attempt by the workboat failed and it was determined a more powerful vessel was required. A second pushboat was dispatched from Torgau and arrived on scene.  These vessels were able to pull the CT 1803 free later that day.  No reports of injuries or pollution released on either vessel.