On 13 November 1975, at approximately 12:45 CST (all times local), the tank barge B-924 sustained an explosion and fire during welding repair work while moored at Brent Towing Company Repair Facility at Greenville, Mississippi. The casualty resulted in the loss of four lives and injuries to two other persons. The report contains the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation report and the Action taken by the Commandant to determine the probable cause of the casualty and the recommendations to prevent recurrence.


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    Title :

    Marine Casualty Report: Tank Barge B-924; Explosion and Fire on Board at Greenville, Mississippi on 13 November 1975 with Loss of Life


    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    25 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English