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Yu Zhou Qi Hang

Yu Zhou Qi Hang

Yu Zhou Qi Hang
Photo: Port of Keelung

On the afternoon of October 14, the 143 meter long, 12,135 dwt heavy lift cargo vessel Yu Zhou Qi Hang (IMO: 9643776) allided with gantry crane while entering the port of Keelung, Taiwan. The Yu Zhou Qi Hang had arrived from Dalian loaded with a brand new gantry crane onboard when the new crane struck the older crane on the pier.  The older crane toppled onto the pier. There was no reported damage to the vessel.

Reports state the incident has disrupted activity at the port on multiple piers. There was no injuries and no pollution released.

Wish Way Bridge Strike

Wish Way Bridge Strike

Heavy Lift Vessel Wish Way
Photo: diario.aw

On February 16, the 156 meter long, 21243 dwt heavy lift vessel Wish Way allided with the Queen Juliana Bridge l at Willemstad, Curaçao. The Wish Way was proceeding under the bridge with a cargo of two container cranes when the cranes struck the underside of the bridge. Both cranes sustained damage and some damage was reported on the bridge.  Traffic on the 56 meter high bridge was suspended until it could be inspected for damage. No reports of injuries.

Both cranes were from China and were only partially built. The cranes were only 2/3 of their projected height so that they could safely pass under the bridge.  Unfortunately, there was some wind while the Wish Way was passing under the bridge causing the incident.  Reports state the repairs of the cranes will delay their use by several months.

 

Titan II

Titan II

Titan II
Photo: elimparcial.com

The 139 meter long, 3343 dwt heavy lift vessel Titan II caught fire while moored some 500 meters off the coast of Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico. The Titan II had been idle for over 2 years when smoke was spotted rising from the deck. Reports state the vessel had been vandalized by several people who boarded the vessel stealing pieces of iron off the vessel.  No reports of any crew person on board the vessel at the time.  No details reported if any local authorities responded to the fire or if any pollution was released.