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"Container Ship Loses Power Near Verrazzano Bridge, Prompting Emergency Response"

The APL Qingdao, a large container ship, lost propulsion in New York Harbor near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, but was safely anchored with the help of tugboats. This incident, unlike the recent tragedy in Baltimore Harbor, did not result in any casualties. The U.S. Coast Guard clarified that the vessel suffered a "loss of propulsion," not a "loss of power," and ordered certified repairs before allowing the ship to depart. The vessel, owned by CMA CGM, reached Norfolk, Virginia, after the incident.