U.S. Coast Guard report details multiple errors that led to bridge-crane collision in Savannah - The Current
Summary
Boating Accident Savannah Georgia in Savannah, Georgia: A bridge-crane collision occurred on August 1, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia, due to errors by the tugboat operator, tug master, and crane operator. The incident caused $450,000 in damages and halted traffic for hours. The crane operator provided an incorrect boom length, the vessel operator failed to complete a navigational assessment, and the crane hit the bridge, leading to the boom falling onto a barge and a spud (steel mooring) falling into the river.