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A maritime incident occurred on the evening of August 13, 2013, when the 700-foot barge 'Miami' broke free from its mooring near downtown Jacksonville, Florida, striking the tug 'Ensign.' The mishap transpired around 8 p.m. as a result of severe weather conditions affecting the area. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville received an alert from Crowley Marine about the barge's departure from its mooring, which led to it sideswiping the Crowley Terminal pier along with the tugs 'Ensign' and 'Patriarch.' Coast Guard officials, including an investigator and the chief of inspections for the sector, arrived at the scene by 11 p.m. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or pollution concerns arising from the incident. Initial assessments indicated that both the pier and the tugs sustained only minimal damage. The barge 'Miami' was subsequently towed to a local repair facility for necessary fixes. For a detailed report, including photographs, visit: http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/1877530/Coast-Guard-responds-to-barge-incident.