NTSB: ‘Downstreaming’ in swift current led to fatal capsizing

Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.

After 1,054 past logistics events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.5%), and -0.0% over 20.

• Aug 3, 2020Inquiry finds captain’s inexperience in fleeting areas led to sinking – Professional Mariner-1.4%
• Nov 30, 2018Barge string breaks free after towboat hits Upper Mississippi dike – Professional Mariner+8.0%
• Apr 25, 2018Damaged lock forces closure of Mississippi River in Illinois – Professional Mariner+2.4%
• Oct 1, 2019‘Unprecedented’ flooding idles barges, raises dredging concerns – Professional Mariner+1.5%
• Dec 8, 2016Flanking, downstream | tugster: a waterblog+0.9%

After 837 past logistics events, Soybeans moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.0%), and +0.6% over 20.

• Aug 3, 2020Inquiry finds captain’s inexperience in fleeting areas led to sinking – Professional Mariner-3.0%
• Nov 30, 2018Barge string breaks free after towboat hits Upper Mississippi dike – Professional Mariner+3.3%
• Apr 25, 2018Damaged lock forces closure of Mississippi River in Illinois – Professional Mariner+2.0%
• Oct 1, 2019‘Unprecedented’ flooding idles barges, raises dredging concerns – Professional Mariner+1.0%
• Dec 13, 2021Congressional push for Corps action of NESP on Mississippi River - Marine Log+1.4%