An investigation is under way to establish the cause of an accident at the at Jebel Ali Port, Terminal 1 in which a quay crane fell after a container vessel collided with the harbour wall last week.

The incident resulted in one moderate and nine minor injuries, but thankfully no fatalities, said a DP World statement confirming the incident that occurred on May 4.

"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," the statement said.  
 
"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.  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," it said.
 
Medical treatment for all minor injuries was received at the DP World Medical Clinic at the terminal, while the man with the moderate injury, a fractured arm and leg, was taken to hospital and is currently in a stable condition, it said.
 
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, it added.
 
All necessary measures were taken to minimise disruption of service to customers during the emergency response activation and in the subsequent investigation phase, it said. - TradeArabia News Service