DP World confirms incident at Jebel Ali Port
dubai — DP World on Monday confirmed that a container vessel collided with the harbour wall at Jebel Ali Port last week, causing a damage to quay crane.
In a statement, the leading enabler of global trade and an integral part of the supply chain, said confirmed that an incident occurred on Thursday (May 4) at Jebel Ali Port, Terminal 1.
“While berthing, a CMA CGM container vessel collided with the harbour wall striking the leg of a quay crane causing it to fall. A second crane was also shifted off its rails during the incident but remained upright and stable,” according to the statement.
“Our first priority is the safety and wellbeing of our employees and all visitors to the port. DP World’s terminal safety teams responded immediately to the incident and head office global safety teams joined them on site within five minutes,” it added.
Working with external emergency response teams, the area was evacuated and an exclusion zone created. Safety drones were also deployed to survey the area, locate anyone in need of medical assistance and to ensure the safety of the responding crews, the statement said.
The port operator, which has a portfolio of 78 operating marine and inland terminals supported by over 50 related businesses in 40 countries across six continents, said the incident resulted in one moderate and nine minor injuries, but thankfully no fatalities. Medical treatment for all minor injuries
While berthing, a CMA CGM container vessel collided with the harbour wall striking the leg of a quay crane causing it to fall DP World statement
was received at the DP World Medical Clinic at the terminal, while the gentleman with the moderate injury, a fractured arm and leg, was taken to hospital and is currently in a stable condition.
“An investigation is currently underway to establish the cause of the incident. The collapsed quay crane will be removed following all necessary safety procedures once the investigation has been completed. The second crane is under assessment for structural integrity and not in use until further notice,” the statement said.
“All necessary measures were taken to minimise disruption of service to customers during the emergency response activation and in the subsequent investigation phase,” it added.