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Lancero

Lancero

The 78 foot long fishing vessel Lancero became disabled after suffering water ingress in the Gulf of Mexico off Sabine, Texas. The Lancero, with five crew on board, contacted the Coast Guard requesting assistance.   The Coast Guard launched a rescue helicopter and airplane to the scene.  The Coast Guard was able to drop three dewatering pumps to the vessel while another fishing vessel arrived on scene to assist.   The water ingress was brought under control and the Lancero proceeded under its own power to Brownsville.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Gulf of Mexico Collision

Gulf of Mexico Collision

The 228 meter long, 74035 dwt oil tanker FR8 Pride collided with the 7279 gt jackup oil rig Rowan EXL-1 in the Gulf of Mexico near Corpus Christi, Texas.  The FR8 Pride was en route to the Aransas Pass Channel when it suffered a power blackout before striking the rig.   The tanker’s forward ballast tanks were holed and rig suffered significant damage.   The FR8 Pride was towed to shallow water where it grounded to prevent further flooding.   No reports of injuries.   Some pollution was released when hydraulic oil leaked from the oil rig.  The Coast Guard dispatched a cutter to the scene help with clean-up efforts.  The Coast Guard has also started an investigation into the incident.


Video from the Coast Guard

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Ashton T

Ashton T

The 94 foot offshore supply vessel Ashton T ran aground on the north jetty at Galveston, Texas.   The Ashton T was headed out into the Gulf of Mexico with 1650 gallons of diesel fuel when it struck the jetty leaving the vessel high and dry.  One crewman suffered injuries and was taken to hospital.   No reports of damage to the vessel’s tanks.   Authorities and the vessel’s owner plan to salvage the vessel.  No reports of pollution being released.  The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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