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The Sun
25-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Terrifying moment out-of-control 700ft cargo ship CRASHES into Suez Canal port sending workers fleeing for their lives
THIS is the jaw-dropping moment an out-of-control 700ft cargo ship smashes into Suez Canal port, sending workers fleeing for their lives. Terrifying footage captured the Liberian-flagged RED ZED 1 getting caught in shallow water after a "sudden steering failure". 4 The video shows the gargantuan ship headed for Sudan slowly veer into the Egyptian port as onlookers started running for their lives. Massive waves formed as the ship edged closer and closer, brushing up to the side of the port. But the vessel couldn't be stopped as it collided into the dock, with animals even captured racing to safety. The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) confirmed the ship had gone off course - but didn't cause too much damage. It said on Saturday: "The incident did not result in any human losses or injuries, and the crisis was fully managed in a record time of 60 minutes." The crew were able to avert terrifying disaster by turning the vessel away from the dock, meaning only the side was scraped. There were no injuries or casualties reported. Passengers were quickly evacuated, according to local media. The SCA added how three tugboats were deployed "immediately" to sort the emergency and prevent any future damage or harm. They were able to position the massive chip mid the waterway and security it after crew did repairs to it. Moment huge flames leap from cargo ship as 'dark fleet' tanker burns at sea after being 'hit by another boat' The vessel is a whopping 700ft high, a beam over 140ft and gross tonnage of 41,000 tonnes. It was moving through the canal as it made its journey from the Netherlands to Sudan. Just last month, a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the famous Brooklyn Bridge, sending families running for their lives. The ship snapped all three of its masts as it collided with the New York City landmark leaving two people dead and 19 wounded. Footage shows the ship, named the Cuauhtemoc, moving rapidly in reverse towards the bridge, close to the Brooklyn side of the East River. Suddenly, its three masts struck the bridge and snapped one by one as the ship continued to move. Onlookers are seen slowly backing away from the walking path by the river, before screaming and running to safety the moment the boat hit the bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 490-meter main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city's transportation department.
CNA
06-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Barge grounded off Tanjong Beach in Sentosa; no reports of injuries or pollution
SINGAPORE: A container barge, Marco Polo 802, has grounded off Tanjong Beach in Sentosa on Friday (Jun 6) morning, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). There are no reports of damage, injuries or pollution, said MPA, adding that navigational safety is not impacted. In a Facebook post on Friday, Sentosa said that there are no sightings of oil spillage. MPA said it has activated tugboats to tow the barge, which remains stable, out to sea. In the meantime, the beach remains open to the public. "MPA and Sentosa Development Corporation are working with the relevant agencies to ensure minimal disruption," said MPA, adding that it is investigating the incident.
Washington Post
19-05-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Mexican tall ship was underway less than 5 minutes before crashing into Brooklyn Bridge
The Mexican navy tall ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge had departed less than 5 minutes before its masts crashed into the historic span, according to a timeline laid out by investigators Monday. Less than a minute before the Cuauhtemoc training vessel sped backward into the bridge on Saturday, a radio call went out asking for help from any additional tugboats in the area.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ohio River water rescue conducted after barge reportedly struck dredger boat
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Henderson crews were on the scene of a water rescue at the Ohio River, near the mile marker 806. The Henderson City/County Rescue Squad say this happened on Friday night at 10:10 p.m.. They say a barge struck a dredger boat, which is used to remove sediment from the river channel. We're told no injuries or hazards were reported. Crews say tug boats in the area stayed on scene to assist. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
