Tag: barges

The US Coast Guard rescued five people from the 130-foot commercial tug Luther after it lost steering off the coast of La Push, Washington, on the afternoon of 18 October.

At least two people died, and four others are missing after an oil barge operated by a contractor of Venezuela's state-run PDVSA sank in Lake Maracaibo, the company announced on 26 September. 

A cargo barge collided with the Willemsbrug bridge in Rotterdam at around 8:45 a.m. on 11 September, resulting in five containers falling into the Maas River.

ABS has joined the BlueBARGE Project, a program funded by the Horizon Europe program and involving 14 partners from 10 European countries to develop a comprehensive solution for offshore electrical power bunkering.

Athens saw on February 9 the kick-off meeting of the BlueBARGE project, whose main objective is the design and development of an energy barge that will support the supply of electricity to moored and anchored ships.

UK P&I Club has published its latest Risk Focus, to promote best practices covering vessel owners and operators with tugs and barges. 

UK P&I Club published a Risk Focus, which is intended to promote best practice covering vessel owners and operators with tugs and barges. 

On Thursday afternoon, a rogue barge drifting in Elliott Bay slammed into the marina close to Pier 66, prompting brief calls for evacuation.

Harland & Wolff has announced the completion of the first barge at its yard in Methil, Fife, since 1856.

To resolve the issue of improperly moored and anchored barges, the Port of Rotterdam Authority updated its General Terms and Conditions.