Tug boat Joedy
The tug boat Joedy docks at Newport Dunes Marina after it crashed once into Pearson’s Port fresh fish market while pulling a dredge barge and also the Newport Beach Pacific Coast Highway Bridge, reportedly several times, over the past five weeks, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The tug, which has seen better days, was ordered to cease operations. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
A sea lion checks out Pearson’s Port, which was damaged after the tug boat Joedy crashed into it while pulling a dredging barge. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Cracks appeared in the wall at Pearson’s Port after the Joedy crashed into it. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
The Joedy was ordered to cease operations at Newport Dunes Marina following a series of crashes. The operators were directed to correct safety deficiences after it was determined that the tug was taking on water, leaking oil and missing a fire extinguisher. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
According to the Coast Guard, the captain of the Joedy didn’t have a proper license, and serious safety issues need to be rectified before the tug can return to service. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
