The 58 meter long self-propelled bargeOrenburg pushing the barge UDP C-447 allided with a bridge on the Enns near Mauthausen, Austria. The vessels had steered to close to the Mauthausen side of the river and struck a pilling. The barge suffered damage to its bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities allowed the vessel to proceeded to a nearby estuary.
Two gas fuel barges exploded next to the berthed cruise shipCarnival Triumph at Mobile, Alabama. The barges were being cleaned when a spark ignited the explosions. Three crew on the barges suffered burns and were taken to hospital for treatment. Over 1,000 crew on board the Carnival Triumph were also evacuated. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 451 gt high-speed ferry First Ferry III collided with a barge near Chaeung Chau Island, Hong Kong. The First Ferry III had departed from Hong Kong en route to Chaeung Chau Island in dense fog when the ferry starboard hull struck the barge. Thirty passengers were injured with 3in critical condition. No reports of injuries on the barge or the tug pulling it. Reports state the ferry had spotted the barge on radar, but the crew had underestimated its length.
A container barge caught fire while being towed by the 34 meter long tug Gulf Titan near Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Two tugs were dispatched and were able to douse the fire. Twelve containers on board the barge were damaged. No reports of injuries. The Gulf Titan and barge were able continue on its voyage to Alaska.
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