The Yang Ming container vessel, YM UNICORN, ran aground on 11th December as it attempted to berth at the KEELUNG port in Taiwan. No crewmembers of the vessel were reported to be injured.
The incident took place around midnight close to a lighthouse near the Keelung port in Taiwan. The vessel had arrived from KAOHSIUNG and was attempting to berth at the port when the accident happened.
Keelung Port Traffic Control Center stated that the vessel deviated from its course near the red lighthouse in Dikou. It is still unknown why the vessel deviated from its course. The traffic control center promptly launched three tugs to assist the vessel.
Personnel from the port confirmed that the vessel had run aground at 3:21 AM (CST) on 12th December. Personnel soon boarded the stranded vessel, and the pilot reported that the forepeak tank had sustained damage, leading to water ingress.
Another four tugs were launched to assist the vessel, and with a joint effort, the vessel was pulled free into the water in 20 minutes. The vessel then subsequently berthed at the Keelung West No. 19 pier by 4:35 AM. An investigation into the incident has been opened.
YM UNICORN is a Taiwanese-flagged vessel built in 2013. The vessel has a length of 333.2 meters, a width of 42.8 meters, and a capacity of 8,626 TEU.
Source: Maritime News
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