These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| Occurrence Date: | 23 November |
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| Location: | Houston Ship Channel |
| Source: | Barge BOA 16 |
| Material: | Diesel |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | Unknown |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Houston Ship Channel |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Galveston |
On November 22, 1999 at 10:03pm the National Response Center received a report that the Lift Barge BOA 16(NO) sank between buoys 14 and 16 of the Houston Ship Channel. The channel had been closed since 4:30pm. The barge was carrying 16,000 gallons of diesel and a 2 mile long, 300 foot wide sheen was reported. TNT Marine Salvage was contracted by New Park Shipyard and the barge was refloated at 6:45am November 23, 1999. The Houston Ship Channel was reopened at 7:05am. The barge was taken to the New Park Shipyard. No impact to the shoreline or marine life has been reported, and the pollution is considered minor. CASE CLOSED.