$2 Million Lock Damage: Mississippi River Wake Effects Cause Barge Strike at Algiers Lock

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that wake effects from passing ships led to a barge strike at New Orleans’ Algiers Lock, resulting in $2 million in damage.

On July 4, 2023, the towing vessel Kitty experienced significant water surges while pushing two loaded tank barges into the lock chamber. The inc…