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Methanol Barge Safely Removed From McAlpine

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Methanol Barge Safely Removed From McAlpine

April 14, 2023

A barge carrying methanol that lodged against the McAlpine Dam on the Ohio River near Louisville, Ky., has been removed with no leaks detected. The barge carrying approximately 1,400 metric… Read More

Crews Prepare To Offload Barge Pinned On McAlpine Dam

April 7, 2023

More than a week after barges broke loose from a tow and became pinned against McAlpine Dam, a salvage crew was preparing to begin pumping 1,400 metric tons of liquid… Read More

Vessel Traffic Resumes at McAlpine With Two Barges Still Pinned Against Dam Two of three barges remain pinned against the lower dam at McAlpine Locks and Dam after breaking away from a towboat early March 28. Ten of 11 barges broke loose from a vessel, with one hitting a railroad bridge before being removed. (Photos courtesy of the Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet.)

Two of three barges remain pinned against the lower dam at McAlpine Locks and Dam after breaking away from a towboat early March 28. Ten of 11 barges broke loose from a vessel, with one hitting a railroad bridge before being removed. (Photos courtesy of the Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet.)

Vessel Traffic Resumes at McAlpine With Two Barges Still Pinned Against Dam

March 29, 2023

Note: This is an updated version of a story that was posted the morning of March 29. The locks at McAlpine Locks and Dam reopened the evening of March 28,… Read More