The Houston Ship Channel, one of the world’s busiest waterways, was closed for an hour on Monday when a fire broke out on a chemical tanker, according to Reuters.
The 2003-built Jo Kiri, operated by Norwegian firm Jo Tankers, reported fire in its engine room while on its way north to the Vopak terminal in the Port of Houston.
, operated by Norwegian firm Jo Tankers, reported fire in its engine room while on its way north to the Vopak terminal in the Port of Houston.It blocked traffic in the channel until it could be safely moved to a berth. No injuries or spillages were reported from the incident.
The vessel, which usually carries cargo of petrochemicals, was near Eagle Point when the fire happened.
