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On Sunday, June 2, the U.S. Coast Guard swiftly sprang into action following a collision in the Houston Ship Channel involving a tugboat pushing barges and an 800-foot tanker, the Minerva Maya. Fortunately, there have been no reports of pollution or injuries from either vessel involved in the incident. The Minerva Maya, which was not loaded at the time, has incurred damage to its port bow, while the five barges being towed by the tug M.L. Crochet suffered some impairments as well. Currently, all involved vessels have been secured and are reported to be in stable condition. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Texas City received notice of the collision at 9 a.m. and promptly initiated a response. A specialized team comprising incident responders, marine inspectors, and marine casualty investigators is dispatched to each vessel to carry out a preliminary investigation, ensuring the safety of the environment and the personnel on board.

On June 2, 2013, at approximately 0900 LT, the crude oil tanker Minerva Maya collided with the tugboat M.L. Crochet, which was transporting five barges on the busy Houston Ship Channel, according to reports from the U.S. Coast Guard in Texas. The tanker, which was in a ballast condition at the time of the incident, sustained damage to its bow area on the port side, although this breach remains above the waterline. The barges involved also endured damage; however, they were all reported to be stable and were successfully secured soon after the collision occurred. Fortunately, no oil leak has been detected following the incident, and an investigation into the collision is currently underway.