Imperial Spirit News

October 2013 Vessel Sales

Listed are vessel sales for October 2013 as prepared by Shipping Intelligence, Inc., New York. 10/14/13 - C.P.

Tankship, Bulk Carrier Collide off Galveston

U.S. Coast Guard reported a collision between deep draft tankship and bulk ship 30 miles off Galveston. At approximately 5:50 a.m. watchstanders at Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Texas City received a report of a collision between the 900-foot Tank Vessel Profit loaded with approximately 19 million gallons of crude oil and the 625-foot Motor Vessel Imperial Spirit loaded with grain. There has been no report of injury or pollution from either vessel; however, both vessels are reporting damage but are in stable condition.