UPDATE: Jones Act Barge, Brooklyn Bridge, Returning to Jacksonville

[SUNDAY: November 16, 2025] Trailer Bridge announced today its Jones Act barge, the Brooklyn Bridge, is back in deeper water and will return to the Port of Jacksonville. The vessel is currently underway following a second inspection by divers which confirmed no damage and regulatory approval to sail. 

“We are profoundly grateful to the US Coast Guard, the US Navy and others who took quick action to help ensure our safety and establish a presence of Bahamian police to secure the barge and what was left of the cargo,” said Trailer Bridge CEO Mitch Luciano. 

Cargo, ranging from food and household goods to electronics and medical equipment onboard the Brooklyn Bridge was destined for Puerto Rico. Trailer Bridge is one of three Jones Act carriers delivering weekly service to the island – a critical lifeline for the people of Puerto Rico.

“Our team continues to work around the clock to support customers impacted by the service disruption while maintaining the service of our entire fleet of vessels,” added Luciano. 

On November 11, the Brooklyn Bridge encountered severe winds en route to Puerto Rico resulting in a tow wire failure that caused the vessel to ground off the coast of The Bahamas.
 
Trailer Bridge, Inc., is an asset-based transportation provider headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. The company operates two roll-on, roll-off vessels and two load-on, load-off vessels between Jacksonville and San Juan, Puerto Rico.