Speed and water-flow were partial causes of Corpus Christi Ship Channel collision: NTSB

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Speed and hydrodynamic forces played a role in the January 22nd 2023 collision between tugboat Mark E Kuebler (IMO 9866110) and crude oil tanker Nisalah (IMO 9484730) near Ingleside, Texas, according to the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The tugboat’s hull was breached and the tanker’s propeller was damaged in the collision. The captain…

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