The Clio: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On January 31, 2021, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Clio', while under pilot supervision, encountered a grounding incident in the Houston ship channel, located at coordinates 29° 10' 57" N, 94° 32' 56" W. The vessel had departed from Houston at 5:00 p.m. the same day, en route to Sines, Portugal, with an estimated time of arrival on February 16. In the wake of the incident, a team of Portuguese maritime investigators has been dispatched to collect evidence and collaborate with U.S. authorities as part of a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding the grounding. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or environmental pollution as a result of this maritime event.

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On February 27, 2019, the tanker 'Clio' collided with the Huey P. Long Bridge while navigating the Mississippi River. The allision occurred around 1:10 p.m. as the vessel was moving northbound, with an antenna striking the bridge's underside in Jefferson Parish. The tanker, which was traveling empty towards the International-Matex Tank Terminals located in St. Rose, prompted the Causeway Police to temporarily halt all vehicle traffic on the bridge at 1:30 p.m. as a safety measure. An initial assessment by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development found no damage, although further inspection was required by railroad companies to ensure the bridge's structural integrity. By approximately 4 p.m., the bridge was reopened to traffic in both directions. This incident was largely attributed to elevated water levels in the Mississippi River, which had swelled due to significant rainfall in the Ohio River Valley. At the time of the incident, the river had surpassed 15.5 feet and was approaching the 17-foot threshold, which the levee system in the New Orleans area is built to manage. For more details, you can view the report with accompanying images at theadvocate.com.