FV Pappy's Pride; Galveston, TX, USA
Galveston, TX, USA | 2020-Jan-14
Initial Notification: On January 14, 2020, the 81-foot fishing vessel Pappy's Pride capsized after a collision with the 600-foot chemical tanker Bow Fortune near the Galveston jetties in Galveston, Texas. Two fishermen were rescued. The search for the remaining two fishermen is ongoing. Potential 14,000 gallons red-dyed diesel, tanks compromised at time of impact. USCG requested trajectory and resources at risk. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | diesel |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 14,000 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 29° 20.23′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 94° 40.97′ West |