What Crew Members Say About Kiso

On the morning of February 20, 2023, the chemical tankers Chem Sea and Bow Kiso were involved in a collision approximately 70 miles south of Galveston, Texas. The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Houston/Galveston was alerted to the incident at approximately 04:30 local time. The Bow Kiso sustained damage to its hull specifically in the fuel tank area, resulting in a fuel leak. However, crews successfully managed to seal the breach and transferred the remaining fuel into an auxiliary tank, according to reports from the Coast Guard. At the time of the accident, both vessels were anchored on the Houston outer road. Stay updated with the latest maritime news and developments.