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17 Jan 2025 / Houston, United States
Around 8pm yesterday evening (16 January), a tow maneuvering 2 barges off Texas International Terminals struck at least one power pole near the Pelican Island Bridge, causing the pole(s) to collapse and putting live wires into the water. Nearby towboats quickly moved to assist.
The barges were secured against the bridge fenders but the bridge was not impacted. The waterway in that area is closed until further notice.
There have been no reports of pollution or injury.
The power line(s) that are in the water have been de-energized.
Centerpoint Energy has advised they are sending a boat to remove all equipment from the water and make temporary repairs…
…Texas International Terminals is without power, and is closed to all vessel traffic until further notice.
Movement to/from the sulfur terminal is also suspended until further notice.
The Pelican Island Bridge remains open to vehicular traffic; closed to vessels.
Other vessels on the waterway are not affected…
UPDATE: The Centerpoint powerlines were removed and at 1AM this morning (17 January), VTS authorized all PILOTED vessels to/from the sulfur terminal and Texas International Terminals. No tows are allowed into the area yet…
…VTS: Meetings were held with tow captains and associated industry representatives to mitigate ongoing issues with tow movements to/from this area. VTS intends to issue a directive that no tows be configured west of Galveston Pier #36. This will be added to the current policy directives regarding tow operations in Galveston Harbor later today…
(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in the United States, contact GASC North America at [email protected])
Source: West Gulf Maritime Association Houston Ship Channel PCT Call Updates