Gulf of Mexico - Shipwreck Log

Burgos

September 25, 2016 Paul Hancock

On September 25, the 176 meter long, 40263 dwt tanker Burgos caught fire in the Gulf of Mexico off Veracruz, Mexico. The Burgos was headed to Veracruz from Parjaritus Coatzacoalcos, Mexico with 12,000 tons of oil when fire erupted from the two forward cargo tanks. The tanker requested assistance with multiple fireboats, tugboats and vessels from the Mexican Navy were dispatched to the scene. The 30 crew on the Burgos were evacuated while the vessels engaged in firefighting. No reports of injuries.

Reports state fire fighting continued for multiple days before the fire was contained and finally extinguished. Reports state the Burgos sustained some hull damage and some small amount of oil pollution has been spotted in the area around the vessel. The Burgos also has developed a significant list to port while anchored off Veracruz.

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Jian Qiang

May 27, 2015 Paul Hancock

The 187 meter long, 46807 dwt bulk carrier Jian Qiang ran aground in the Gulf of Mexico off Beaumont, Texas. The Jian Qiang was loaded with sulfur when it ran hard aground while outbound into the gulf. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Coast Guard and local authorities are monitoring the situation as plans to free the bulk carrier are being developed. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Sulfur-Laden Bulk Carrier Grounds off Port Arthur, TX (marinelink.com)

Gloria May

August 24, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 130 foot long offshore supply vessel Gloria May collided with a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pascagoula, Mississippi. The Gloria May struck a shrimping vessel which sustained significant damage after the collision. The three crew on board the shrimper abandoned ship and were quickly rescued by the Gloria May. No reports of injuries. Reports state the shrimper vessel had some 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 200 gallons of oil on board at the time. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Coast Guard responds to vessel collision 18 miles south of Pascagoula rescuing 3 (uscgnews.com)

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