Gantry Crane Collapse
Port of Tyne | United Kingdom
A gantry crane collapsed on the bridge of a general cargo vessel at the quay in Port of Tyne after a WTIV struck the gantry crane. As a result of the collision, containers containing plastic nurdles from the cargo vessel were damaged and subsequently spilled into the environment.Resolve Marine's emergency response salvage team was mobilized to Newcastle. The main objectives were to ensure a safe cast-off of the cargo vessel from quayside and stabilize the collapsed gantry crane and stop any additional release of cargo contents from damaged containers.
A sheerleg was sourced and mobilized from Rotterdam and a detailed lifting and stabilization procedure was then developed. Concurrently, the remaining cargo from damaged containers was recovered and disposed of per local requirements.
Upon the arrival of the sheerleg, the gantry crane was stabilized allowing the cargo vessel to safely depart. Subsequently, the gantry crane was cut and removed.
