Unified command continues response to barge breakaways on Ohio River
PITTSBURGH – A unified command consisting of the Coast Guard, United States Army Corps of Engineers and industry partners is continuing its response to barge breakaways on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Moundsville, West Virginia.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is continuing ice-breaking and removal operations at Emsworth Lock and Dam to open the area for salvage crews.
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Response to barge breakaways on Ohio River continues
PITTSBURGH – A unified command consisting of the Coast Guard, United States Army Corps of Engineers and industry partners is continuing its response to barge breakaways on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Moundsville, West Virginia, Monday.
An updated report of 35 barges broke away from fleeting areas at mile maker 94 on the Ohio River near Moundsville.
It was initially reported...
Unified command continues response to barge breakaways on Ohio River
PITTSBURGH – A unified command consisting of the Coast Guard, United States Army Corps of Engineers and industry partners is continuing its response to barge breakaways on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Moundsville, West Virginia, Sunday.
Approximately 38 of the reported 45 breakaway barges from fleeting areas at mile maker 94 on the Ohio River near Moundsville have been recovered...
Coast Guard to Establish Safety Zone for Riverfest 2017
Cincinnati, OH — Labor Day weekend is September 2-4th, and is one of the busiest recreational boating weekends of the year. The Ohio River is no exception, with approximately 2,000 expected boaters in the Cincinnati area alone and the annual Riverfest being celebrated on Sunday, September 3th. With increased activity on the river, there is an increase with potential safety hazards.
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Coast Guard reopens Ohio River
PADUCAH, Ky. – The Coast Guard has reopened the Ohio River to all traffic at Lock and Dam 52 in the vicinity of Paducah, Kentucky, Thursday.
The Coast Guard reminds recreational boaters and mariners to always wear your life jackets, ensure the proper safety equipment is on board and to file a float plan.
The Coast Guard urges mariners to monitor VHF-FM channels 16 and 22 for any changes to river...
Coast Guard closes portion of Ohio River
PADUCAH, Ky. — The U.S. Coast Guard closed a portion of the Ohio River due to construction on Lock and Dam 52, Wednesday.
The Ohio River is closed to all vessel traffic at Lock 52, mile marker 939, near Paducah, Kentucky. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun raising the wickets on the dam.
The Coast Guard urges mariners to monitor VHF-FM channels 16 and 22. Mariners can also contact the lockmaster...
Coast Guard Boating Safety Message for the 86th MLB All Star Game
CINCINNATI – The Coast Guard highly recommends boaters assess the risks associated with high water, on the Ohio River near Cincinnati, during the week of the 86th Major League Baseball All Star Game.
Higher than average water levels and large amounts of debris may create dangerous situations on the Ohio River and boaters are encouraged to take appropriate precautions. This includes always wearing...
Coast Guard establishes safety zone on Ohio River near Louisville
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard has established a safety zone on the Ohio River near Louisville, Kentucky, while rescue crews search for missing boaters, Sunday.
A safety zone prohibiting all vessel traffic between mile marker 602.9 to mile marker 606.8 has been established, while rescue crews continue their search for three people missing from a capsized pontoon boat.
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Coast Guard updates Ohio River safety zone
CINCINNATI — The Coast Guard has modified the existing safety zone restrictions for vessel traffic on the Ohio River between mile markers 454 to 468, Wednesday evening.
Vessels intending on transiting through the safety zone must transit at a minimum safe speed. In addition, all vessels including recreational traffic must maintain at least 50 yards of separation from boom and shoreside response operations.
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