Major Incident at Keelung Port: Crane Collapses After Barge Collision, Temporary Disruption in Operations
A serious accident occurred at Taiwan’s major Keelung Port at Pier 20 when a container crane collapsed following a collision with a barge. The barge, Yuzhou Qi Hang, was transporting a new crane for the China Container Terminal Corporation and accidentally struck an existing crane, causing it to topple over. The impact from the collision led to the complete collapse of the crane, temporarily halting port operations.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, which comes as a huge relief. Only one container sustained minor damage. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident, and discussions over responsibility and damages will soon take place between the barge operators and port authorities.
Due to the accident, container transport operations at both Pier 20 and the adjacent Pier 21 were temporarily disrupted. These piers are critical hubs for container movement, and the incident has caused a brief halt in regular shipping activities. Port officials are working swiftly to restore operations and ensure minimal impact on trade logistics.
According to port authorities, rescue and safety teams were immediately deployed to the scene to prevent any further damage. Meanwhile, an in-depth investigation has been launched to understand the cause of the collision and ensure that adequate safety measures are taken to avoid similar accidents in the future.
As the incident primarily resulted in damage to the crane and one container, discussions over liability and compensation between Keelung Port authorities and the China Container Terminal Corporation will take place soon. Experts suggest that swift compensation will be needed to fully restore operations at the port without any significant delays.
Though the accident has led to a brief interruption in port activities, officials assure that normal operations will resume as soon as possible. The incident has also raised questions about the existing safety protocols at the port, and stricter measures may be introduced in the coming days to enhance operational safety.
This accident at Keelung Port serves as a critical reminder of the need to strengthen safety standards across ports and the shipping industry. While there were no casualties, authorities are expected to implement essential improvements to prevent such incidents from happening again.
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