Discover the Bbc-Wisconsin: Ratings & Maritime News

On June 18, 2017, the cargo ship 'BBC Wisconsin' struck a quay in Vaasa at approximately 1:30 PM, resulting in the collapse of a crane at Kvarken Port. The vessel was in the process of docking to load project deliveries destined for the Caribbean. Fortunately, the crane that was knocked down was an aging structure, which helped to limit material damages from the incident. However, the situation could have escalated further, as the ship approached the port without the assistance of tugboats. Investigation into the cause of the allision is set to begin, especially considering that both an experienced pilot and the captain made the decision to forgo tug assistance. At the time of the accident, moderate winds were reported, potentially contributing to the vessel's drift towards the dock and the unfortunate crane. The next steps involve the removal of the debris from the collapsed crane, which is critical for restoring normal operations at the port. The 'BBC Wisconsin' continued its journey, departing from Vaasa on June 20 at 6:40 PM, with its next destination being St. Petersburg, expected to arrive by June 22. For more details and images, visit the Finnish news outlets: [Yle Svenska](https://svenska.yle.fi/artikel/2017/06/19/hamnkran-valte-i-vasa) and [Yle Uutiset](https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-9678705).