F/V Captain Kevin; Sabine Pass, TX
Sabine Pass, TX | 2016-Jul-11
Initial Notification: On July 11, 2016, the F/V Captain Kevin, a shrimping vessel, sank in Sabine Pass, Texas, next to the south jetty. USCG Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur responded as a SAR case; crew was recovered with no reported injuries or fatalities. Vessel reported to be carrying 5,000 gallons of diesel, some of which discharged into the channel. USCG requested fate, trajectory, and resources at risk.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 5,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 38.88′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 93° 49.67′ West |