A drillship broke free from its moorings in strong winds Saturday and collided with a moored bulk carrier near the VT Halter shipyard and Chevron docks in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile watchstanders received a report from the National Response Center at approximately 1:30 a.m. of a collision between two vessels. The Valaris DS 16, a 752-foot drillship, reportedly broke free of its moorings due to high winds and collided with the bulk carrier Akti.
The drillship was reported have approximately 580,000 gallons of diesel onboard and anchored while remained up against the Akti, held in place by three tug vessels.
AIS data shows the vessels have been seperated.
Both the drillship and bulk carrier were reported to have minor damage, along with some damage to the pier. There have been no reports of injuries or pollution.
The ship channel had previously been closed due to weather.
Essential maritime and offshore news, insights, and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox
A group of U.S. federal agencies, including the departments of defense, energy and commerce, are working together to reviewoffshore wind farms approved by the Biden administration along the Atlantic coast, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday.
Mitsubishi Corp. will withdraw from three offshore wind projects in Japan, according to a person familiar with the matter, in a blow to the fledgling industry as it grapples with slow progress and rising costs.
The Trump administration intends to withdraw federal approval for US Wind’s wind farm off the coast of Maryland, according to a document filed in federal court on Friday.
Subscribe to gCaptain Daily and stay informed with the latest global maritime and offshore news
Stay informed with the latest maritime and offshore news, delivered daily straight to your inbox
Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe.
Sign Up
Join The Club
