A drillship broke free from its moorings during strong winds on March 12, colliding with a moored bulk carrier near the VT Halter shipyard and Chevron docks in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile watchstanders, they received a report from the National Response Center of a collision between two vessels.
The Valaris DS 16, a 752-foot drillship, reportedly broke free of its moorings because of high winds and hit the bulk carrier Akti.
The drillship was reported to have around 580,000 gallons of diesel onboard and anchored while remained up against the Akti, held in place by three tug vessels.
According to AIS data, the vessels have been separated.
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.
