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Yu Zhou Qi Hang

Yu Zhou Qi Hang

Yu Zhou Qi Hang
Photo: rti.org.tw

On October 30, the 143 meter long, 12,135 dwt heavy lift vessel Yu Zhou Qi Hang became disabled off Cape Yehliu, Taiwan.  The Yu Zhou Qi Hang had departed from Jilo bound for Zhangzhou with a heavy cargo of three gantry cranes.  The vessel had travelled on a few hours when it stop making headway as it approached the outer edge of Super Typhoon Kong-Rey. With wind gusts up to 300 kilometers per hour and waves reaching 16 feet, the master of the Yu Zhou Qi Hang felt the vessel was in danger and requested assistance. Authorities initially dispatched tugboats to the scene, but they were driven back by the rough conditions.  The Yu Zhou Qi Hang dropped both its anchors just over half a mile offshore to keep the vessel from being blown ashore.

Yu Zhou Qi Hang
Photo: focustaiwan.tw

 

Fortunately, the Taiwanese Coast Guard had dispatched a patrol vessel that was able to reach the Yu Zhou Qi Hang. The patrol boat arrived on scene and was able to safely rescue all 17 crew off the heavy lift vessel.

Authorities are preparing the possible major oil spill if the Yu Zhou Qi Hang is blown ashore ripping open its fuel tanks. Reports state the area has a stockpile of absorbent pads that can be deployed.

Yu Zhou Qi Hang
Photo: taiwanenglishnews.com

The Yu Zhou Qi Hang had been an earlier incident on October 14. As the vessel arrived in Keelung, it allided with an older gantry crane on the dock causing it to collapse. The incident resulted in destruction of the crane and destroying five empty containers.

 

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.