Maritime Accident News

Three vessels collide in Port Arthur, Texas

There are reports that three vessels collided today in Port Arthur, Texas.  Apparently the power went out in one of the vessels and the captain could not longer control it.  Reportedly 420,000 gallons of crude oil was spilled.

The companies that own and operate each of the vessels will write incident reports, and the collision will also likely be investigated by the Coast Guard.  Typically these investigations are performed in order to determine who caused the collision.  Whoever caused the collision will likely be held liable for the property damage to the vessels, the spill, and any injuries that may have occurred.

If you have any questions about vessel collisions and liability, please contact the Houston maritime attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom.

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