On November 14, 2023, about 1415 local time, the tanker Cosflourish Lake struck protective pilings and two breasting dolphins while docking at the east dock of South Texas Gateway Terminal (STGT) in Ingleside, Texas. There were no injuries, and no pollution was reported. Damage to the terminal was estimated at $18 million.
We determined that the probable cause of the contact of the tanker Cosflourish Lake with the South Texas Gateway Terminal dock was the pilot at the conn not effectively using the tugs at the vessel’s bow while docking.
