The 18 meter long towboat Katherine G capsized at Liberty Island, New York. The towboat was preparing to hoist an item off the island with its crane when it tipped and capsized to port. The three people on board were able to escape. Two were pulled from the water and taken to hospital for minor injuries.
The towboat Altro Donna sank on the Mississippi River at Marrero, Louisiana. The Altro Donna was proceeding with eight empty containers when it struck a piling while attempting to dock at Marrero. The three crew on board were able to escape as the vessel filled with water and sank. No reports of injuries. The Altro Donna had 11,500 gallons of diesel fuel when it sank. Authorities have stated there was a sheen over the sunken towboat. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The US Route 51 bridge spanning the Ohio River near Cairo, Illinois was struck by barges under the tow of the 33 meter long towboat Robert T. The Robert T was pushing 12 flat deck barges down stream when it allided with one of the bridge’s piers. Authorities stopped traffic while inspectors check for any damage on the bridge. A few hours later the bridge was reopened and traffic was permitted. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
