NTSB Advisory: Port Arthur Tanker Collision and Oil spill

National Transportation Safety Board to assist U.S. Coast Guard investigation into tanker collision and oil spill near Port Arthur, Texas.



The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a go-team to participate with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in its investigation of Saturday's collision involving the tank vessel EAGLE OTOME and the tug DIXIE VENGEANCE near Port Arthur, Texas, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the two federal agencies.



Marine investigator Rob Jones is leading the NTSB team and is accompanied by specialists in engineering and hazardous materials. Inquiries about the status of the investigation should be directed to the USCG Joint Information Center for Port Arthur at 409-812-0261.