Myseatime sources have revealed that there have been a collision between container vessel Monte Alegre and chemical tanker "Chembulk Houston" in the Galveston bay Houston port channel.

AIS data from marine traffic shows the incident occurred at around 1347 Hrs local time. The Monte Alegre was sailing on course of 332 degrees with speed of 9.3 Knots and Chembulk houston was on course of 340 degrees with speed of 9.0 knots just before the collision.

There was no reported pollution or injury because of this collision. Houston ship channel was reopened after a brief closure.

Both the vessels were moored for further investigation and inspection.