Maersk Ship Damages Crane During Berthing at Yantian

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A large Maersk containership hit a port crane while coming alongside at Yantian, China, on November 9. The accident happened around noon at berth 12 and involved the 15,516-TEU Maersk Cincinnati, Splash 247 reports.

The impact caused the crane to fall towards the container yard. Photos shared on Chinese social media show parts of the collapsed structure lying next to the ship. No injuries have been confirmed, but the full extent of the damage is still unknown.

Strong winds may have played a role. Local authorities had warned of a monsoon, with gusts of force 8 or higher expected in the area. However, the exact cause of the collision remains unknown.

The 2024-built vessel was due to leave Yantian on November 11 for Ningbo and Shanghai. The port saw a similar accident in September 2024, when a crane fell onto the MSC Riona at berth 2.

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