The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on a January 9, 2023 Lower Mississippi River collision between two barge tows that caused the barges in both tows to break free. Several barges were damaged in the collision, and about 1,380 gallons of ethanol spilled into the waterway. Two minor injuries were reported. Damages to the barges were estimated at $1.36 million.
The incident occurred near Fort Adams, Miss, when the towing vessel Big D, operated by Florida Marine...
Two separate incidents last week caused delays for barge tows along the Mississippi River. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the incidents affected grain barge traffic in both directions and the delays continued into this week.
On Aug. 12, a tug being towed by another vessel sunk at upper Mississippi River mile 43 near Thebes, Ill. Because of little clearance over the vessel, navigation through the area was restricted, the USDA said. On Aug. 16, a salvage operation lifted the wreck and...