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The American Waterways Operators (AWO) Annual ‘Barge-In’ Lobbies Congress
Posted in Barge Accidents,Government,Jones Act,Maritime Law,Tug Boat Accidents,Virginia Maritime News on April 18, 2013
The American Waterways Operators (AWO) representing the nation’s tugboat, towboat & barge industry called on Congress, April 17, to urge greater attention to infrastructure needs. More than 100 vessel owners met with congressional members on capitol Hill.
Coast Guard Rescues 4 Crew Members After Tugboat Sinks Near California Point Sur
Posted in California Maritime News,Maritime Accidents on April 15, 2013
MONTEREY, Calif. — A press release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard stated that the Coast Guard rescued four people from a life raft when their vessel sank on Saturday, April 13.
Tugboat Captain Dies After Bayou Perot Explosion
Posted in Barge Accidents,Jones Act,Louisiana Maritime News,Maritime Accidents,Tug Boat Accidents on April 12, 2013
BATON ROUGE, LA – The captain of the tugboat, Shannon E. Settoon that was involved in the explosion and fire after hitting a gas pipeline in Bayou Perot on March 12, 2013 has died as a result of his injuries.
Barge Accident Leaks Asphalt into Mississippi
Posted in Barge Accidents,Mississippi Maritime News on April 9, 2013
BOLIVAR COUNTY, MS – A barge accident took place on the Mississippi River last Saturday when a towing vessel pushing two asphalt barges struck a dike, causing asphalt to leak into the water. The coast guard arrived on the scene to assist.
Shipyard Worker Still Missing After Being Blown into Mobile River in Carnival Triumph Incident
Posted in Alabama Maritime News,Jones Act on April 4, 2013
MOBILE, Ala. — A Shipyard worker is still missing after being blown into the water at an Alabama BAE shipyard on Wednesday, April 3, where high winds also tore the Carnival Cruise Ship Triumph from its moorings.
Puerto Rico Wants to Change The Jones Act
Posted in Jones Act,Maritime Law on April 1, 2013
According to a General Accountability Office (GAO) analysis, Puerto Rico’s congressional representative wants to change the Jones Act to allow foreign vessels to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other fuels from the U.S. mainland to the island. He’s also taking aim at agricultural products shipped on bulk cargo vessels.
Tug Boat Pushing Two Empty Barges is Grounded Outside Horn Island Pass Near Petit Bois Island
Posted in Mississippi Maritime News on March 26, 2013
PASCAGOULA, Miss. — A press release on Friday, March 22, from the US Coast Guard states that they responded to a report of a grounded tug taking on water outside Horn Island Pass near the western side of Petit Bois Island.
Tugboat Pushing Four Barges Collides With Brooks Bridge Near Destin Florida
Posted in Barge Accidents,Florida Maritime News,Tug Boat Accidents,US Coast Guard (USCG) on March 22, 2013
DESTIN, Fla. — The Coast Guard issued a press release after responding to a report of a tug boat that struck the Brooks Bridge near Highway 98 east of Destin.
Coast Guard Says Tugboat That Caused Louisiana Barge Fire Was Out of Navigation Channel
Posted in Barge Accidents,Jones Act,Louisiana Maritime News,Maritime Accidents,US Coast Guard (USCG) on March 20, 2013
LAFITTE, La. – The Coast Guard has determined that the Settoon vessel that struck a Chevron pipeline in Bayou Perot on March 12 appears to be out of the navigation channel and ran over clearly marked white stakes that indicated the pipeline’s presence.
Tugboat Captain Critically Injured in Fire After Striking Gas Pipeline Off Louisiana Coast
Posted in Jones Act,Louisiana Maritime News,Maritime Accidents,Tug Boat Accidents on March 15, 2013
LAFITTE, La. — According to various media reports, a tugboat that was pushing an oil barge hit a gas pipeline in a bayou south of New Orleans Tuesday night, causing a fire that left four people injured, one critically.