Was there a thread about the barge & ship collision in Galveston?

I didnt see one last night. Didnt feel like making one because there wasnt much online about it at the time.

It was a small amount of oil from what I read online

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It was a small amount of oil from what I read online

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Yeah, they're estimating 168,000 gallons/or 4,000bbls.

168k gallons is what some sites were saying

Coast Guard calls it a "significant spill" due to its location. Houston Ship Channel is still closed as of Monday afternoon. LINK

Current Situation:
Updates in bold letters following Houston Galveston 1600 Port Coordination Team call.

Coast Guard conducted overflights of spill area. Confirmed oil remains in between the Galveston channel jetties, preventing any transits out the HSC and Galveston Channel to sea, or incoming from sea. Coast Guard ongoing overflights focusing on eastern GIWW and may be able to open GIWW between Bolivar and the Texas City Y soon.

Bolivar Ferries not expected to be underway until tomorrow, 25 March.

Navigation - No changes on the Safety Zone status, However it may change if we have a favorable overflight assessment of contamination.
The COTP direct no vessels movements:
• On the Houston Ship Channel from Galveston Bay Entrance Channel lighted buoy 1B to light 44,
• On the Texas City Channel from lighted buoy 1 to light 17,
• On the Galveston Channel from lighted buoy 1 to the Pelican Island Bridge,
• and on the GIWW from Bolivar light 14 to Galveston Freeport Cut Off Channel buoy 20
These closures remain in effect until further notice.

Future Actions:

Coast Guard VTS Houston Galveston is accepting self-assessment reports from vessels regarding contamination. If contaminated, vessels will likely be able to operate in contaminated waters. If intending to transit to clean water areas, the vessels will require decontamination. Unified Command will soon set up 6 decontamination stations and will make decisions on when a vessel is clean and cleared to transit.

Towing vessels should make self-assessment reports of oiled hulls to VTS Houston Galveston at 281-464-4836 or on Ch 5A, 11 or 12 VHF/FM or via email to Houstontraffic@uscg.mil.

Transit priorities are being established for critical cargoes as determined by inputs to the Port Coordination Team. Route any critical cargo concerns through GICA or to Houstontraffic@uscg.mil.

Tows presently holding up due to the spill should be ready to move on short notice as channels if we get favorable overflight results.

A claims number has been established for persons who may have questions in regard to personal impact by the incident: 855-276-1275.

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I heard it was 168000 gal, or 4000 bbls.

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Thats what the total amount of the tow. It was only one tank that ruptured in the barge but its heavy oil. Lots of bird sanctuary's in the area. Not sure of the totals but not 168K.

Throwing the competition under the bus.

Yeah if anybody wants to work on the spill call labor ready and they will hook you up for a whooping 8 bucks an hour.

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Haha. Not so much. It's going to be a black eye for the industry. I figured something relatively local would have generated more buzz.

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didnt they just have another accident last week?

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As of last night, they said there were 93 ships waiting to get in/out of the channel, including 2 cruise ships.

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The red arrow is the ship that the barge collided with