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maritime-news1 year ago

"Container Ship Loses Power Near Verrazzano Bridge, Comes to Halt"

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.

transportation1 year ago

"APL Qingdao: Cargo Ship Loses Power Near Verrazzano Bridge and Baltimore Key Bridge"

A container ship lost propulsion near New York's Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, prompting officials to take action, less than two weeks after a similar incident led to a bridge collapse in Baltimore. The 89,000-ton ship, owned by CMA CGM, required tugboat escorts to anchor safely, but was repaired and left the harbor. The incident raises concerns about maritime safety and the potential risks associated with ships losing propulsion power near critical infrastructure.