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Baltimore Port Closure Will Affect Logistics Nationwide

March 29, 2024

The nation assessed the supply chain consequences of the closure of the Port of Baltimore, which was shut down after a container vessel, the mv. Dali, apparently lost propulsion and… Read More

High Water Delays Recovery Of Sunken Barges In Louisville Harbor

March 22, 2024

A barge that was among five that sank near McAlpine Locks and Dam March 8 after breaking away from a tow remains pinned against the gate bay at Ohio River… Read More

Barges Hit McAlpine Dam After Breakaway Two barges were initially in the gate bays at McAlpine Locks and Dam, Ohio Mile 606.8, following a 10-barge breakaway, as seen in this March 11 photo. One of those flushed through the gate the next day and sank about 400 feet below the site. (Photo courtesy of Louisville Engineer District)

Two barges were initially in the gate bays at McAlpine Locks and Dam, Ohio Mile 606.8, following a 10-barge breakaway, as seen in this March 11 photo. One of those flushed through the gate the next day and sank about 400 feet below the site. (Photo courtesy of Louisville Engineer District)

Barges Hit McAlpine Dam After Breakaway

March 18, 2024

No one was injured when 10 coal barges broke away from their towing vessel about 4 p.m. March 8 after locking through the McAlpine Locks and Dam, Ohio Mile 606.8. Read More

Mv. Tom Frazier Partially Sinks On Ohio River A protective boom was put in place around the mv. Tom Frazier following its partial sinking. No one was hurt, and no environmental damage was reported. (Photo by Steve Griggs)

A protective boom was put in place around the mv. Tom Frazier following its partial sinking. No one was hurt, and no environmental damage was reported. (Photo by Steve Griggs)

Mv. Tom Frazier Partially Sinks On Ohio River

February 20, 2024

All nine crewmembers were safe, and no environmental damage was reported following the partial sinking of the mv. Tom Frazier on February 10 at Ohio River Mile 355.1, near Portsmouth,… Read More

NTSB: Failure to Repeat, Faulty Recall To Blame For Tow Collision

February 13, 2024

A towing vessel pilot failing to repeat an agreed-upon passing arrangement with another vessel, and incorrectly recalling it, led to two tows colliding last year in the Mississippi River, the… Read More

Floating Restaurant Swept Downriver On Ohio Skipper’s River Cafe and Steamboat Marina floats downstream on the Ohio River February 3. (Photo courtesy of New Richmond Fire & EMS)

Skipper’s River Cafe and Steamboat Marina floats downstream on the Ohio River February 3. (Photo courtesy of New Richmond Fire & EMS)

Floating Restaurant Swept Downriver On Ohio

February 9, 2024

No one was injured when a floating restaurant broke away from its moorings along the Ohio River on February 3 and was swept more than a half mile downstream. Skipper’s… Read More

No One Injured In Fire Aboard Johnny M Near Kentucky Lock The mv. Johnny M in flames on Kentucky Lake. (Photo courtesy of Marshall County Rescue Squad)

The mv. Johnny M in flames on Kentucky Lake. (Photo courtesy of Marshall County Rescue Squad)

No One Injured In Fire Aboard Johnny M Near Kentucky Lock

February 3, 2024

No one was injured in an engineroom fire January 30 aboard the mv. Johnny M, just south of Kentucky Lock. The Marshall County (Ky.) Rescue Squad was paged out at… Read More

Towboat Crews Pull Pinned Barge Away From Markland Dam Crews aboard Campbell Transportation Company’s mv. Andrea S and mv. Marci Gale pulled the barge away from the piers at Markland Dam on the Ohio River. (photo by Justin Carlisle)

Crews aboard Campbell Transportation Company’s mv. Andrea S and mv. Marci Gale pulled the barge away from the piers at Markland Dam on the Ohio River. (photo by Justin Carlisle)

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