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Stephen L. Colby

Stephen L. Colby

Stephen L Colby
Photo: qctimes.com

The 47 meter long, 597 gt towboat Stephen L. Colby sank on the Mississippi River near Le Claire, Iowa.  The towboat was proceeding along the river when it struck a submerged object.  The vessel’s hull was damaged and suffered water ingress.  The Stephen L. Colby was able to reach the riverbank where it sank in 14 feet of water.  No reports of injuries to the 9 crew on board.  The towboat released fuel and lubricant oil into the river.  The Coast Guard placed 3,000 feet of absorbent booms around the partially sunken vessel.  Reports state the vessel had some 89,000 gallons of diesel fuel and oil on board at the time.  River traffic was halted for a short time to allow clean up operations.  Officials from the Coast Guard and United States Environmental Protection Agency have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Martha T

Martha T

Martha T
Photo: uscg

The 18 meter long towboat Martha T went aground in the Horn Island Pass near Petit Bois Island, Alabama.  The Martha T was pushing two empty barges when it went aground.   No reports of injuries to the 5 crew men on board and no pollution was released.  The Coast Guard responded to the scene and delivered a dewatering pump to control any flooding.   Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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William E. Porter

William E. Porter

William E Porter

The 50 meter long towboat William E. Porter allided with a bridge on the Monongahela River near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The towboat with three loaded coal barges struck the pilings of the Hot Metal Bridge.  No reports of damage to the vessels or the bridge.   The vessels were inspected and allowed to proceed to its destination of South Point, Ohio.   Authorities inspected the bridge and reopen it to traffic a short time later.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.   Reports suggest the high water and fast current may have been a factor.

 

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