Barge Break-Aways

Barges, which are the primary mode of transportation for commercial cargo, can break away from their towing or mooring arrangements from time to time. This is most likely to occur either from a towing vessel that is underway or at a fleeting area facility. In this focus on barge safety, the authors discuss prevention of and response to barge break-aways. Case studies of the Anne Holly and Maxwell Locks and Dam break-away events are presented.

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• Authors:
  • Meskun, Matthew
  • Perkins, William
• Publication Date: 2008

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 10-12
• Serial:
  • Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council
  • Volume: 65
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: U.S Coast Guard Headquarters
  • ISSN: 1547-9676

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Barges; Moorings; Safety; Towed barges
• Uncontrolled Terms: Break-aways
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01109996
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 2008 8:10AM