Dredge LOUISIANA; Corpus Christi Bay, Texas

Corpus Christi Bay, Texas | 1999-Feb-12

Initial Notification: On February 12, 1999, the 150-foot dredge Louisiana was reportedly on fire in Corpus Christi Bay. The vessel, carrying 30,000 gallons of diesel fuel, was said to be totally engulfed in flames. The vessel was at the intersection of the Intracostal Waterway (ICWW) and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. By midnight it was reported that the flames were under control and a fire team was preparing to board the vessel and continue fighting the fire. There were no reports of pollution. USCG district 8. Keyword: potential spill.