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A Chinese civilian container ship has been modified with missile launch systems, radar, and sensors, suggesting it could serve as a mobile missile platform, raising concerns about military capabilities and proliferation of containerized missile technology globally.
A large container ship, MSC Michigan 7, lost control of its engines in Charleston Harbor, prompting the temporary closure of the Ravenel Bridge and evacuation of nearby areas. The vessel was eventually brought under control and anchored outside the harbor. The incident is under investigation, with no major damage reported.
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.
A 1,145-foot-long container ship, APL Qingdao, lost propulsion in New York's harbour near the Verrazzano Bridge, reminiscent of a recent deadly incident in Baltimore. The ship was assisted by towing vessels and safely anchored outside the navigable channel. After repairs, it departed for Norfolk, Virginia. Unlike the Baltimore tragedy, where the Dali container ship lost power and collided with a bridge, causing fatalities, the APL Qingdao did not lose power, and no casualties were reported.
A road bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship, causing a section of the bridge to fall onto the vessel. The collision occurred as the ship was passing under the bridge, leading to significant damage and disruption. Emergency services are on the scene, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
The FBI states that the Baltimore bridge collapse is not linked to terrorism, while Maersk, the company that chartered the container ship involved in the collision, operates a fleet of over 700 vessels and has faced challenges such as crew layoffs and suspension of transits due to attacks. The container ship, Dali, had been inspected 27 times since 2015 and had two deficiencies, with no crew members injured in the incident. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with dive operations beginning, and one patient is being evaluated at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The ship was piloted by local pilots, and had been involved in a previous incident in Belgium in 2016.
A fire broke out on a vessel southeast of Yemen's Aden port after being targeted by Houthi militants, with no reported casualties. The U.S. has formed a coalition to protect Red Sea commercial traffic from such attacks, while the Houthis claim solidarity with Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The targeted container ship, reportedly affiliated with Israel, continued to transmit signals after the incident. This comes after the sinking of the Rubymar cargo ship, the first vessel lost since the Houthi attacks began in November.
A container ship crashed into a bridge near Guangzhou, China, causing a section of the roadway to collapse and resulting in two deaths, with three people missing and two rescued. The incident also led to the fall of three cars, a bus, and a scooter. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and an investigation into the cause of the crash has been initiated. The owner of the ship has been detained, and plans to build collision guards around the bridge's pillars have been repeatedly delayed.
A container ship, One Orpheus, collided with a floating bridge in the eastern lane of the Suez Canal, but the incident will not interrupt the passage of ships through the waterway, according to the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). Tugboats are working to tow the vessel, which suffered a rudder fault while transiting from Singapore to the Netherlands. Ships coming from the south are being diverted along the original branch of the canal. The Suez Canal, a vital shipping lane for Egypt, is currently undergoing expansion works after a previous incident in 2021 when a container ship blocked traffic for six days.
Ukraine has defied Russian threats as a container ship departed from the port of Odesa. The move comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries, with Russia amassing troops near the Ukrainian border. The departure of the ship signals Ukraine's determination to maintain its sovereignty and independence in the face of Russian aggression.