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CMA CGM Centaurus report published

Container ship's heavy contact with quay and shore cranes while arriving at the port of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 18 October 2018

Our accident investigation report on the heavy contact with the quay and two shore cranes by CMA CGM Centaurus during its arrival under pilotage at Jebel Ali, is now published. The accident in May 2017 resulted in the collapse of a shore crane and 10 injuries, including one serious injury, to shore personnel.

The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened, the subsequent actions taken and recommendation made.

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Published 18 October 2018