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Tugboat Carrying 4 Barges Strikes Calhoun Lock and Dam
Posted in Barge Accidents,Kentucky Maritime News,Tug Boat Accidents on March 31, 2011
CALHOUN, KY – Four barges broke loose when a tugboat carrying 4 coal barges struck the outer wall of Calhoun Lock and Dam. Calhoun is located in McLean County, Kentucky in the northwestern part of the state, about 21 miles southwest of Owensboro, KY. The accident occurred on Saturday March 26 at approximately 5:00 p.m…. read more
Coast Guard Cleans Up Oil Spill From Barge Accident Under Mississippi River Bridge
Posted in Barge Accidents,Jones Act,Louisiana Maritime News,Maritime Law,Mississippi Maritime News,Tug Boat Accidents on February 9, 2011
PORT ALLEN, LA – The Coast Guard cleaned up 2,100 gallons of leaked vacuum gas oil that spilled into the Mississippi River after a barge and towing vessel collided early Sunday morning on February 6th. The spill does not pose any health risks, the Coast Guard said. According to the Coast Guard, the barge accident… read more
Tugboat Co-Owner Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for 2008 Mississippi Oil Spill
Posted in Environment,Jones Act,Louisiana Maritime News,Maritime Law,Mississippi Maritime News,Tug Boat Accidents,US Coast Guard (USCG) on January 21, 2011
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Louisiana maritime lawyer, Gordon & Elias, report that U.S. District Judge Ivan Lemelle sentenced Randall Dantin, 46, of Marrero on Wedsnesday, January 19, to 21 months in prison for the Mississippi oil spill that ocurred in 2008. Marrero was the co-owner of a company whose towboat was involved in a major… read more
Injured Tugboat Engineer Rescued by Coast Guard
Posted in Jones Act,Maritime Law,New York Maritime News,Tug Boat Accidents on January 7, 2011
KINGSTON, NEW YORK – An injured tugboat crew member was rescued by the Coast Guard and local first responders near Kingston NY on Tuesday, January 4. The crew member, who was working as an engineer aboard the tugboat, Barbara McAllister, reportedly suffered a leg injury and was stuck in the engine room while en route… read more