NTSB issues report on barge sinking
JUNE 26, 2015 — The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on the June 8, 2014 sinking of the tank barge Nash, which was under tow, along with barge Kenny
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Signet towing vessel supports West Africa offshore project
DECEMBER 8, 2014—Traveling 6,702 nautical miles and 52 days, the powerful offshore towing vessel Signet Warhorse II towed a large cargo barge with critical components for a Saipem installation to support the
Safety Alert: Accidental release of CO2 system
NOVEMBER 12, 2014 — After an incident during a recent Uninspected Towing Vessel (UTV) exam in which a crew member accidentally pulled the CO2 release cables instead of the fuel oil shut-off
USCG responds to two Mobile Ship Channel sinkings
OCTOBER 14, 2014 — The Coast Guard is responding to two sunken vessels in Mobile Ship Channel north of Gaillard Island, Tuesday. Coast Guard Sector Mobile watch standers received a call from
NTSB reports on capsizing of towing vessel Megan McB
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 — The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Marine Accident Brief (MAB 14-17) on the July 3, 2013 capsizing of the towing vessel Megan McB in which one
Safety alert stresses importance of air draft
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 — The U.S. Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has issued a Marine Safety Alert (09-14) entitled “Air Draft is Critical.” Following is the text: Air draft is a
NTSB reports on Mobile barge fire and explosions
AUGUST 7, 2014 — The National Transportation Board has determined the probable cause of the April 2013 fire and explosions aboard a towing vessel and two barges that were having their tanks
NTSB reports on towboat grounding and sinking
JULY 28, 2014—The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the November 2013 grounding and sinking of towing vessel Stephen L. Colby. The Stephen L. Colby was
NTSB reports on tow boat grounding incident
JULY 1, 2014 — The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a report on an incident last year in which the Boston Towing and Transportation vessel Justice grounded with an impact sufficient
NTSB reports on barge tow allision with Marseilles Dam
JUNE 24, 2014 — The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on an incident last year in which several barges slammed into the Marseilles Dam on the Illinois River. No