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Collision on Ohio

Collision on Ohio

Christina Belcher

On December 24, the 28 meter long towboat Christina Belcher collided with a sand barge on the Ohio River at mile marker 952 near Joppa, Illinois. The Christina Belcher was pushing two oil barges loaded with 921,000 gallons of crude oil which struck the loaded sand barge.  The sand barge filled with water and sank.  One of the oil barges sustained damage, but no reports of pollution released.  The Coast Guard dispatched personnel to the scene and have launched an investigation into the incident.

Garyville

Garyville

Garyville

The 84 foot long towboat Garyville caught fire off Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Garyville was pushing two barges carrying gasoline when a fire broke out in the engine room.  The crew was able to extinguish the blaze using a portable pump.  No reports of injuries to the six crew or pollution released.  The Garyville released the barges to another towboat Woody Richardson. The Coast Guard has dispatched an investigation team to the scene.

Aground off Evansville

Aground off Evansville

Martha Denton

The 121 foot long towboat Martha Denton went aground on the Ohio River at Evansville, Indiana.   Martha Denton was attempting to make the turn in the river when windy conditions cause the towboat and its barges to run onto the riverbank.   An hour later, the Martha Denton and barges were able to be refloated. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Martha Denton continue to proceed downbound on the Ohio with its 15 barges.

Martha Denton
Photo: Courier & Press