On November 22, 2010, at approximately 9:25 pm, a tugboat (Emily P. Settoon, VIN603427, pushing a barge, SM1576, both owned by Settoon Towing Company, was heading east, along with a strong current in Plumb Bayou.  Operator1 attempted to turn left into Victor Bayou when he struck a docked vessel, (LA9451FE) with the starboard rear corner of the barge (SM1576). The barge hit the starboard side of the vessel, LA9451FE, causing the entire port side of the vessel to bend and warp against the dock. The vessel and dock (pilings) were smashed, causing the boat to flip onto its side, submerging the motor and dumping the entire contents of the vessel into Victor Bayou.  The dock and camp sustained severe damage as well. the starboard rear corner of barge SM1576 sustained no discernable damage nor fresh marks of any kind.
Houma                         