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Antonio

 

Photo: kiiitv.com
Photo: kiiitv.com

The 193 meter long, 30586 dwt cargo/container ship Antonio caught fire while berthed in Corpus Christi, Texas.  While the crew was unloading a cargo of wind turbine blades, the fire broke out inside one of the cargo when sparks from a welding torch set some wood supports alight.  Local fire crews battled the blaze for several hours fighting hot spots and dense black smoke.  The firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but two had to be taken to hospital.  One firefighter suffered smoke inhalation while the other heat exhaustion.  No reports of injuries to the crew of the Antonio.


KiiiTV.com South Texas, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend

Barges collide off Texas

Barges collide off Texas

Barge TTI-150
Barge TTI-150

Two barges collided while on the Intracoastal Waterway off the Bolivar Peninsula, Texas.  The barge TTI-150 with 1,500 tons of calcium chloride being pushed by the tug Alex D was struck by the tanker-barge CBC-7026 loaded with 945,000 gallons of crude oil being pushed by the 23 meter long tug Lake Charles.  Both barges sustained damage, but did not suffer water ingress.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Barge CBC 7026
Barge CBC 7026
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Supply Vessel Aground

Supply Vessel Aground

130304-G-ZZ999-001-Grounded vessel off of San Jose Island coast
Photo: uscg

The support vessel went aground near San Jose Island, Texas.  The vessel had some 8,000 gallons of fuel on board at the time.   No reports of injuries to the 4 crew on board, no damage or pollution released.   The Coast Guard dispatched a rescue boat and helicopter to the scene.   Reports state the owners and authorities are coordinating salvage efforts.
KiiiTV3.com South Texas, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend

 

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