Naptha Discharge, San Jacinto River, Channelview, TX
| 2024-Jan-26
Initial Notification: On January 24, 2024, a barge collision on the San Jacinto River caused a hole in one tank of a barge, discharging approximately 400 bbls of naptha into the water (NRC#1390028). Sector Houston-Galveston contacted NOAA SSC for input on fate and effects. Phone support provided. OSROs responding, no further products requested.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | C-5 naptha |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 400 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 46.53′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 95° 4.50′ West |