The Chinese Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan has reported an explosion aboard a containership in the Beilun Port region.
According to Reuters, the vessel has been identified as YM Mobility, owned by Yang Ming Marine Transport, which was flying the Liberian flag and stationed at Ningbo’s Beilun Phase III Terminal at the time of the incident.
The Ningbo Maritime Search and Rescue team revealed that the ship was transporting hazardous commodities.
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The Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported that the explosion occurred about 1:40 p.m. local time.
While the ship’s crew and dock workers were unharmed, the explosion sent shock waves through several nearby corporate offices, according to the state-run Qilu Evening News.
As of 9 August, no severe casualties or injuries have been reported. Port officials are currently investigating the incident.
In September 2022, a container exploded at the Port of Crotone in Italy, resulting in the deaths of three seafarers.
