Adams Slip; Greens Bayou, Houston Ship Channel, TX

Greens Bayou, Houston Ship Channel, TX | 2015-Jun-10

Initial Notification: On June 10, 2015, the NOAA SSC received report from USCG Sector Houston regarding allision between two Kirby Inland Marine barges in the vicinity of Greens Bayou, Houston Ship Channel. The Kirby Barge 28018 hit the Kirby Barge 28020 while it was tied up. The Kirby Barge 28020 was reported to be leaking petroleum naphtha, a light petroleum product that readily evaporates. The USCG requested Aloha (Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres) analysis.