Lack of experience causes barge allision with fixed pier

The NTSB issued an investigation report on a barge allision with a fixed pier of a swing bridge, causing no injuries but significant damage to both barge and the bridge. The report indicated the assignment of an inexperienced pilot as key cause of the accident.

The incident

About 0230 local time on 26 October 2017, the towing vessel Cooperative Venture, with a crew of 10, was pushing 12 barges downbound on the Mississippi River near St. Paul, Minnesota. As the vessel approached the St. Paul Union...

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