The 43 meter long towboat Janis R. Brewer allided with the lock wall on the Ohio River at the Canneltons Lock and Dam near Cannelton, Indiana. The impact cause the towboat’s barges break free. One crew man fell overboard and perished. Reports state the crewman was wearing a life jacket. An investigation into the incident and the crewman’s death is being conducted by authorities.
The 6 meter long towboat Five Rivers went aground in the Intracoastal Waterway near Flagler Beach, Florida. The Five Rivers was pushing an empty fuel barge went it ran aground destroying a small dock. The towboat and barge suffered no damage and were later released with the next high tide. No one was injured and no pollution was released. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The 180 foot long towboat Sally Bromfield lost its barges on the Mississippi River near Transylvania, Louisiana. The towboat was pushing 35 barges when they broke free. Reports state two barges sank with another eight barges damaged. The Coast Guard suspended traffic on the Mississippi until buoys could be placed over the sunken barges. A salvage crane has been requested to raise the barges. No reports of injuries.
