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Beached Fishing Vessel; Crystal Beach, Texas

2726 Gillespie, Crystal Beach, TX 77650, USA | 2026-May-16

Initial Notification: On May 16, 2026, Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Texas City notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a beached fishing (shrimping) vessel at Crystal Beach, Texas. The vessel has 1,000 gallons of diesel and is not currently discharging. Requested a trajectory and weather outlook for the week for preparedness.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 29° 27.93′ North
Longitude (approximate): 94° 36.02′ West