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On August 16, 2011, the U.S. Coast Guard swiftly responded to a maritime accident involving the vessel 'Naticina' and the barge 'MMI 3024' in the Houston Ship Channel. The incident was reported at 8:13 a.m. by watchstanders at Sector Houston-Galveston, who learned that the towing vessel 'Alliance' had pushed the barge into the 'Naticina' near Pelican Cut. Notably, the barge was transporting a substantial load of 20,000 barrels of xylene at the time of the collision. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or environmental pollution resulting from the incident. Following the collision, the 'Naticina' was directed to proceed to the Galveston Fairway Anchorage, where it successfully anchored. However, the vessel reported damage to its starboard ballast tank. In response, the Coast Guard deployed inspectors, Port State Control examiners, and investigative officers from Marine Safety Unit Texas City to undertake thorough damage assessments for both the barge and the 'Naticina'.