What Crew Members Say About Stolt-Kiri

On December 5, 2016, the chemical tanker 'Jo Kiri' experienced a significant incident when a fire ignited in its engine room while navigating the Houston Ship Canal near Eagle Point. The blaze prompted immediate attention and led to a temporary halt in vessel movement along this crucial waterway. Fortunately, the fire was brought under control and extinguished within approximately an hour, with operations concluding around 2:50 PM. Following the incident, the vessel was redirected to the Red Buff Terminal in Houston for further assessment. By the afternoon, ship traffic in the canal was successfully resumed, restoring normalcy to the busy maritime route.