Ingleside Collision; Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi, TX | 1995-Apr-20

Initial Notification: This morning April 21, it is estimated 1800 barrels of Cumene were lost from the barge. Monitoring is being done around the scene and one hit of 8ppm was observed at the barge. Lightering operations will begin at 1400 today. The barge will be shifted this morning to prepare for operations.There is no indication that vapors in populated areas approached dangerous levels. The strong odor, odor threshold 8ppb-1.2ppm, grabbed public attention. Representatives of the Gulf Strike Team and ATSDR on on scene. USCG district 8.