Overview
Kirby 30406 was the forward U.S.-registered tank barge in the Dixie Vengeance tow during the January 23, 2010 Port Arthur collision. It struck Eagle Otome's starboard side after Eagle Otome struck Gull Arrow.
Particulars
- Vessel type: Tank barge
- Flag state: United States [US]
- Length: 297 ft / 90.53 m
- Beam: 54 ft
- Gross tonnage: 1,619 tons
- Built: 1993
- Cargo capacity: 30,500 barrels / 1,281,000 gallons
- Construction / inspection: U.S.-registered Coast Guard-inspected double-hull tank barge
- Approximate draft during incident: About 10 ft
Incidents
Operators / owners
- Kirby Inland Marine, LLC, Houston, Texas.