Jackup Vessel Brave Tern Hits Crane at Navantia Ferrol in Spain: No Injuries Reported
On the morning of November 23, the jack-up vessel Brave Tern (IMO: 9583782), measuring 131 meters long, hit the quay at Navantia Ferrol, Spain. The vessel, weighing 9,033 deadweight tons (dwt), was leaving the dock when its large boom got stuck on one of the cranes stationed on the quay. This crane weighed 25 tonnes and could not withstand the pressure.
As a result, the boom caused the crane to tip over. Part of the crane fell into the sea, while the base and control cabin landed on a nearby barge. Despite the dramatic accident, no one was hurt, and there were no reports of any pollution being released into the water.
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The Brave Tern stayed at Navantia Ferrol while experts began investigating what went wrong. Early reports suggest the accident happened because of human error while the vessel was moving away from the dock. However, there have been no updates on the plans to recover the fallen parts of the crane.
While accidents like these can be dangerous, it is fortunate that no one was injured. A quick response and investigation are essential to ensure such incidents do not happen again. For now, the focus remains on understanding what happened and ensuring the safe removal of the damaged crane.
