Crane Collapse Hits Containership After Port of Tyne Collision

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A collision between two vessels at the Port of Tyne caused a gantry crane to collapse onto a containership on July 20, The Maritime Telegraph reported. One person was injured in the accident.

The Danish-flagged wind installation vessel Wind Orca, operated by Cadeler, struck the berthed containership BG Orange while leaving Tyne Renewables Quay. The collision caused a nearby gantry crane to collapse, with its boom falling onto the containership. Several containers also fell over.

The injured crane operator was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Cadeler said all crew members aboard Wind Orca were safe and no pollution was reported.

The Port of Tyne has started an investigation into the incident. Wind Orca returned to its berth after the collision, while BG Orange remained alongside for inspections. Cadeler and Ørsted said they are cooperating with authorities to determine what caused the accident.

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