Taiwan Container Ship Rocked by Explosion at Ningbo Port

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An explosion rocked a container ship operated by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. at Beilun container terminal in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, on Friday afternoon, according to a statement released by the local branch of the port’s operator.

The vessel carried hazardous materials, according to the statement from the local branch of Ningbo Zhoushan Port Co. Ltd. No casualties have been reported.

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An explosion occurred on Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp's container ship YM Mobility, docked at Beilun container terminal in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, with no casualties reported.
Preliminary findings suggest the explosion involved a container carrying Class 5.2 hazardous materials, likely due to cooling system failure.
The Maritime Safety Administration has called for stricter oversight on transporting dangerous goods, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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Who’s Who

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.: Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. is a Taiwanese shipping company. They operate the Liberian-flagged vessel YM Mobility, which was involved in an explosion at Beilun container terminal in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. The ship was carrying Class 5.2 hazardous materials and had to implement fire control measures. Following the incident, all crew members safely evacuated, and the situation is now under control. The exact cause of the explosion is under investigation.

Ningbo Zhoushan Port Co. Ltd.: Ningbo Zhoushan Port Co. Ltd. is the operator of Beilun container terminal in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, where an explosion occurred on a container ship carrying hazardous materials. The local branch released a statement about the incident but reported no casualties. The company is involved in port operations and logistics, managing the transport of various goods, including hazardous materials.

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What Happened When

Early Friday morning, August 9, 2024：: The ship docked at Beilun terminal.

Friday afternoon, August 9, 2024：: An explosion rocked a container ship operated by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. at Beilun container terminal.

Late on Friday, August 9, 2024：: The Maritime Safety Administration issued a statement urging relevant departments to strengthen the management of the transport of dangerous goods.

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