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World’s Largest Containership Departs China with Record Load
The world’s largest containership has departed China carrying a record 19,621 TEUs. South Korean shipping line HMM said its new HMM Algeciras departed the Port of Yantian on May 8 bound for Rotterdam with 19,621 TEUs loaded on board. HMM Algeciras, currently on its maiden voyage, is the first of twelve 24,000 TEU-class containerships under construction for HMM. The … [Read more...]
Sailboat Operator Cited for ‘Rule 9’ Violation After Crossing in Front of Tanker Near Stockton
The operator of a recreational sailboat has been cited for violating navigation rules after his sailboat crossed in front of tanker in a narrow channel near Stockton, California last month. The 25-foot sailboat crossed in front of the bow of a 550-foot tanker on April 18 while transiting a narrow channel in the vicinity of Stockton. The U.S. Coast Guard cited the operator … [Read more...]
Liebherr Addresses Crane Collapse in Rostock
Crane manufacturer Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock has addressed the crane collapse on board newbuild offshore installation vessel at a Liebherr yard in Rostock, Germany earlier this month. In a statement, the company said the accident during an overload test of the crane was the result a broken crane hook provided by a third-party supplier. The incident took place May 2 during … [Read more...]
DEME’s ‘Game-Changing’ Offshore Installation Vessel Suffers 11th-Hour Crane Collapse – Incident Video
Orion 1 undergoes crane installation at Liebherr Rostock in Germany. Image credit: DEME A newbuild offshore installation vessel due for delivery later this month suffered a major accident over the weekend when its crane collapsed during testing. Belgian marine services company DEME reports that the under construction offshore installation vessel Orion 1 was … [Read more...]