Maersk Karachi and gantry crane crash update

Maersk Karachi and gantry crane crash update

Reader of Maritime Bulletin, whose vessel is presently in Bremerhaven, sent photos and some information provided by a port’s pilot. 54-year old operator of the crane died, crashed boom of the crane damaged more than 10 containers, and punctured ballast tank, there is a risk of the whole gantry crane crash, because boom is stuck in ballast tank, and there is a substantial water level tidings variation. Latest photos of Maersk Karachi and crashed boom.

First news:
Container crane collapsed, crashed onto boxship Maersk Karachi, one missing
May 14, 2015

The boom of container crane crashed onto boxship Maersk Karachi during loading operation at night May 14 in container terminal in Bremerhaven. One person is missing, supposedly crane operator, whose cabin crashed down to the vessel from 40 meters height. Rescue and salvage are under way.

Container ship Maersk Karachi, IMO 9162215, dwt 88669, capacity 6690 TEU, built 1998, flag HK, manager MAERSK CO LTD.