M/V Honduras and T/V Andrew McAllister; San Juan, Puerto Rico Harbor, Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico Harbor, Puerto Rico | 1985-Apr-24

Initial Notification: In San Juan, PR Harbor, a collision between M/V Honduras and tug Andrew McAllister at 0510 EST. The tug was impaled on the bow of the Honduras, then caught fire along w/spilled diesel on the water. After fire was out, the Honduras pushed tug to head of San Antonio channel, where it became free and sank. Honduras was containers hip w/many chemicals on board - but it is expected to be no problem. Tug spilled 2000+ gal of diesel this is only expected problem.