Loose barges on La. Intercoastal

Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report Tuesday night (Dec. 12) that the uninspected towing vessel Native Dancer’s lead starboard barge collided with a concrete barrier on the Intracoastal Waterway (mile marker 57.5) near Houma, La. Six barges broke loose. Three have been secured. The waterway is closed in the vicinity. CG Marine Safety Unit Houma is investigating. The CG launched a 29-foot response boat out of Morgan City, La., to assist with IW traffic. There have been no reports of pollution or injuries. (Source: Coast Guard 12/12/17)