UPDATE: Unified Command continues response to vessel taking on water on Ohio River

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 04/10/2017 06:29 PM EDT

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News Release  

April 10, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008

UPDATE: Unified Command continues response to vessel taking on water on Ohio River

NEW ORLEANS – The Unified Command is completed its response to the UTV Mike A. Nadicksbernd taking on water at Lock and Dam 52 on the Ohio River, Monday.

Lightering operations to remove the diesel fuel was completed and the vessel was transported to dry-dock to undergo repairs.

Approximately five gallons of diesel was released during the dry-docking procedure and has been recovered by SWS Environmental Services.

The waterway is open to vessel traffic.

The towing vessel allided with Lock and Dam 52, Wednesday afternoon, and was pinned against the lock wall. The vessel then began taking on water in the engine room.

The vessel, owned by American Commercial Barge Line, was pushing 19 empty barges and one loaded with steel rods.

There are no reports of injuries.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

 

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