Classification
- Incident type: Other
- Severity: Medium
Vessel Details
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Vessel name | YM Wind |
| Vessel type | Container |
| IMO number | |
| LOA (m) | |
| Capacity | 14,000 TEU |
Incident Details
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Date | 2016-09-14 |
| Location | Kaohsiung Harbor |
| Region | Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 22.5629, 120.3138 |
| Fatalities | |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Missing | |
| Direct Damage | |
| Economic Damage | |
Key facts
- VesselFinder reported that up to 10 vessels broke loose in Kaohsiung Harbor amid high seas during Typhoon Meranti.
- YM Wind, then under construction by CSBC Corp., reportedly drifted to the Sixth Container Center.
- The article reported that CSBC deployed tugs and sought larger port-authority tugs to bring the vessel back.
- Taiwan International Ports Corp. reportedly suspended harbor entries and departures around noon, and stated that all 10 vessels had been secured by 16:00 local time.
Narrative
VesselFinder reported that, on 14 September 2016, up to 10 vessels broke loose from their moorings in Kaohsiung Harbor as Typhoon Meranti passed southern Taiwan. YM Wind, an unfinished container ship being built by CSBC Corp. and described as having a capacity of 14,000 TEU, was among the vessels. The article stated that it drifted across the harbor to the Sixth Container Center operated by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.
According to the article, CSBC deployed several tugboats to prevent YM Wind from moving farther or contacting other vessels, and requested larger tugs from the port authority. Taiwan International Ports Corp. suspended vessel entries and departures at about noon as winds increased. It later stated that all 10 breakaway vessels, including the unfinished ship, had been secured by 16:00 local time. The available source does not establish injuries, damage, pollution, the precise sequence for YM Wind, or a formal investigation finding.
Sequence of events
| Date/time | Event |
|---|
| 2016-09-14 around noon | Taiwan International Ports Corp. reportedly suspended entries and departures at Kaohsiung Harbor as wind speeds increased. |
| 2016-09-14 | YM Wind was reported to have broken loose and drifted to the Sixth Container Center. |
| 2016-09-14 by 16:00 local | The port operator reportedly stated that all 10 breakaway vessels had been secured. |
Contributing factors
| Factor | Evidence status | Description |
|---|
| Typhoon Meranti and high seas | Reported | The available article attributed the breakaways to high seas during Typhoon Meranti. |
| Mooring breakaway | Reported | YM Wind was reported to have broken loose from its moorings, but the source does not establish the specific mooring failure mechanism. |
Investigation
No official casualty investigation or finding on causation, damage, or pollution was identified in the available source.
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