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Ohio River Ice

Ohio River Ice

Photo: newsandsentinel.com
Photo: newsandsentinel.com

On January 28, the 90 foot long towboat Winnie C became stuck in the ice on the Ohio River near New Matamoras, Ohio.  The Winnie C was pushing 15 coal barges when it became stranded  mid-river in the ice after being stuck in the ice off Moundsville earlier the same day.  Another towboat the 100 foot long Amber Brittany became stranded in the ice off Evansville, Indiana.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.    The Coast Guard reported that the ice continues to grow thicker as cold weather continues in the region.  It is not uncommon for vessels to remain stranded until the ice thaws.

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Lucia

Lucia

Photo: bndestem.nl
Photo: bndestem.nl

The 22 meter long towboat Lucia caught fire while berthed at Werkendam, Netherlands.  The fire started in one of the crew’s cabin.  The local fire brigades was alerted when flames could be seen coming out of the cabins.  The firefighters had the blaze extinguished a short time later.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state no one was on board the Lucia at the time.

 

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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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