UTV Alex D, Barge Collision; ICW, mile maker 341, TX

ICW, mile maker 341, TX | 2013-Dec-23

Initial Notification: On December 23, 2013, USCG notified the NOAA Emergency Response Division of a barge accident near Texas City, TX. The Tug LAKES CHARLES, pushing two barges, collided with the Tug ALEX D, pushing 3 barges. The incident occurred approximately 22 miles west of the High Island bridge on the Intracoastal Waterway. Two barges were damaged. A barge containing Calcium Chloride solution was successfully lightered on Dec 24th, with no release of product. A double-hulled barge carrying crude oil was also damaged but mo crude oil was released.