Repairs due on ship smash pontoon (From Essex County Standard)
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Repairs due on ship smash pontoon
1:00pm Saturday 23rd February 2013 in News
The damaged pontoon on the day of the crash
REPAIRS to a pontoon damaged after a ship crashed into it will start this week.
Mariners using Brightlingsea Harbour are being warned of the works due to start on Tuesday.
A barge will be stationed alongside the Fisherman’s Pontoon to remove the damaged piles and install new supports. Boats going past the repair site are asked to travel slowly and create a minimal wash.
The damage happened on November 15 when the 2,800 tonne timber barge Calamar smashed into it in foggy conditions. An investigation by the harbour commission cleared the ship’s crew and pilot of any wrong-doing.
jeffbridges says...
12:55pm Sun 24 Feb 13
just joking.