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Yang Ming container ship destroys cranes in Turkish port

Taiwan-based Yang Ming Marine Transportation’s vessel YM Witness collided with the quay In the Turkish Port Evyap at the weekend toppling three quay cranes.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

March 18, 2024

The vessel crashed into one of the four cranes at Evyap port when it was approaching the dock, and the resulting in a domino effect destroying two other quay cranes. At least one worker at the site was reported to be seriously injured and several cargo containers fell into the water.

Built in 2015, the 368 metres long and 51 metres wide container ship YM Witness has a carrying capacity of 14,080 units of container.

The vessel currently remains at Evyap port waiting for the investigations into the accident.

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Katherine Si

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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