On June 8, 2023, about 2130 local time, the freight barge San Juan-JAX Bridge contacted the Army Terminal Pier in Cataño, Puerto Rico, while being moored by the ocean tug Signet Thunder and three assist tugs. There were no injuries, and no pollution was reported. Damage to the barge was repaired at a cost of $277,571.
We determined that the probable cause of the contact of the barge San Juan-JAX Bridge with the Army Terminal Pier was miscommunication between the docking pilot and an assist tug captain while docking the barge.
