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Galveston Collision

Galveston Collision

Two chemical tankers collided in the Gulf of Mexico near Galveston, Texas.  The 116 meter long, 11642 dwt chemical tanker Chem Sea and the 170 meter long, 33641 dwt tanker Bow Kiso collided while headed to Houston.  The Bow Kiso suffered damage resulting in a fuel leak.   The crew was able to make patch the leak and pump remaining fuel into an auxiliary tank.  No reports of injuries.  Both vessels were able to proceed to Houston under their own power.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Sabine Pilot II

Sabine Pilot II

Sabine Pilot II
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The 75 foot pilot vessel Sabine Pilot II went aground near Sabine Jetties, Texas.   The vessel struck the rocks near the jetties, but no reports of damage.   Two of the three crew on board suffered minor injuries.   The Coast Guard dispatched a fast-response vessel to the scene.   A barge arrived a short time later to begin salvage operations.  No reports of any pollution released.

 

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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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