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Small oil spill on Houston Ship Channel
About 1,5 tons of benzene were spilt on the cargo deck of the "Maritime Jingan" which was moored at zjr Vopak Terminal in the Houston Channel on July 14, 2016. A small quantity leaked overboard. At approximately 12 p.m., Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a call from Vopak Terminal personnel. Also the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was notified. The leak has been secured and the cause is under investigation. The channel was closed between the Lynchburg Ferry Crossing and Carpenters Bayou from 12.23 p.m. to 2.40 p.m. for cleanup works by HAZMAT teams.
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