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Barge Ashore – Barge Allision

Barge Ashore – Barge Allision

On December 26, a barge allided with the Townsend Inlet Bridge near Avalon, Florida.   The barge had broken its mooring lines and drifted by the tide and wind until it struck the bridge.   The barge suffered little damage while the bridge’s fenders and a navigation light were damaged.    Reports state the damage is over 100,000 dollars.   The navigation light was quickly replaced.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

On December 29, a barge loaded with 400 tons of stone went aground off Hampton Bays, New York.  The barge was being towed to a nearby project when it stranded.  Local salvagers plan to dig around the barge with excavators and have a tugboat pull the barge free on the next high tide.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

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Frisco

Frisco

Frisco
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The 150 foot long, 275 gt ro-ro ferry Frisco went aground in rough seas in Hatteras inlet near Hatteras Island.   The ferry remain aground for several hours before it was able to be refloated.   No reports of injuries to the 35 passengers and six crew on board.   The Coast Guard was  notified of the incident and provided assistance while the Frisco was aground.  Conditions worsen suspending all ferry service in the area later the same day.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

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Kragero

Kragero

Kragerø

The 44 meter long, 1000 dwt ro-ro ferry Kragero went aground near Schweigaardsholmen, Norway.   The ferry was proceeding in poor visibility with 11 passengers when it struck bottom.   The Kragero suffered some hull damage and controlled water ingress.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The Kragero proceeded under its own power to Jomfruland where it safely unloaded its passengers.  The vessel returned back to the port of Kragerø where it will be inspected.  No further details reported.

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