Reviews & Ratings for the Bg-Orange

In a significant step forward for recovery operations at the Port of Tyne, salvage teams have successfully extracted the collapsed boom of the STS crane from the container ship 'BG Orange'. This development follows an incident where the offshore support vessel 'Wind Orca' collided with the berthed 'BG Orange', leading to the crane's dramatic failure. The complex recovery was overseen by Resolve Marine, which undertook meticulous planning to ensure the safe removal of the crane's boom. The operation involved cutting the boom into manageable sections before lifting it away from the vessel. With the assistance of the floating crane 'Matador 3', operated by Bonn & Mees, which arrived on the scene on July 29, salvage crews performed the delicate task of severing the boom from the main crane structure. As reported by the Port of Tyne, the separated boom has now been successfully relocated to the quayside for further dismantling into smaller pieces. Following the boom's removal, the 'BG Orange' was maneuvered into the River Tyne, rotated, and reberthed alongside the quay, enabling surveyors to conduct a thorough inspection of the damage sustained. Additionally, five damaged shipping containers were taken off the vessel as part of the ongoing recovery effort. This elaborate operation, which spanned over 10 hours, highlights the collaborative efforts between salvage experts and the vessel's ownership to address the incident effectively. For further details and visuals of the operation, you can view the full report at: https://www.worldcargonews.com/news/2026/07/collapsed-crane-boom-removed-from-bg-orange-at-port-of-tyne/?gdpr=accept

In an important development for maritime operations at the Port of Tyne, the container vessel 'BG Orange' is set to be relocated from its current berth after an incident on July 19, where a heavy-lift ship, 'Wind Orca', collided with it, leading to the collapse of a Liebherr STS crane. The crane’s boom fell onto the accommodation block of the 'BG Orange', resulting in part of the crane remaining in contact with the vessel. To facilitate salvage operations, the River Tyne will be temporarily closed to all traffic on July 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., specifically between Royal Quays and the River Don. The Port of Tyne has initiated emergency measures to address the environmental concern surrounding plastic nurdles that spilled into the river when two containers were compromised. These containers were securely enclosed within a scaffolding framework and are undergoing cleanup using industrial vacuum equipment. Additionally, a specialist team has been deployed for this operation. Although a third container, also containing plastic pellets, is not currently leaking, recovery efforts are ongoing throughout the river. At the North Shields Ferry terminal, crews are utilizing flushing techniques to gather stranded pellets, while a containment boom has been positioned at the Jarrow Bridge over the River Don to assist in these efforts. Meanwhile, planning is underway for the removal of debris on land, including the substantial 750-tonne gantry crane that remains partially on the 'BG Orange'. The complex salvage operations will be conducted by Resolve Marine, who will begin by cutting the crane boom into manageable sections for removal. For further details and photos, visit [World Cargo News](https://www.worldcargonews.com/news/2026/07/port-of-tyne-prepares-relocation-of-bg-orange-after-crane-collapse/?gdpr=accept) and [Chronicle Live](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/river-tyne-closed-crane-collapse-34368241).

On July 27, the floating crane 'Matador 3' (IMO: 9272137), operated by Bonn & Mees, departed from Rotterdam bound for Tyne to undertake a complex recovery operation involving an overturned quay crane. This unfortunate event was triggered when the departing vessel 'Wind Orca' collided with the moored container ship 'BG Orange', which is expected to reach its destination by July 29. The salvage mission is anticipated to be intricate, as the crane became ensnared with the vessel's boom. In response, port authorities cordoned off the area surrounding the vessel for several days. The quay crane suffered extensive damages, and numerous containers aboard the 'BG Orange' were also impacted. Notably, millions of plastic nurdles leaked from two damaged containers into the ocean, prompting an environmental concern as they began appearing on local beaches. To combat this spill, a containment barrier was established around the vessel to halt the further dispersion of the nurdles, followed by a comprehensive cleanup initiative. For this challenging salvage task, the firm Resolve Marine has been engaged, with plans to cut the crane's boom into sections for successful removal from the ship. Additionally, Hebo/Bonn & Mees have been enlisted to offer their expertise in this final step of the operation. For further details and updates on the situation, visit the reports featuring photographs here: [Schuttevaer](https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2026/07/28/hebo-bonn-mees-gaat-met-matador-3-assisteren-bij-berging-op-schip-gevallen-containerkraan-in-port-of-tyne/) and [Asian Standard](https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/ship-firm-admits-tyne-plastic-pellet-clean-up-has-fallen-short-of-public-expectations/).

A dramatic incident unfolded on July 19, 2026, at 1:02 p.m. when the wind turbine installation vessel 'Wind Orca' (IMO: 9601326) collided with the moored container ship 'BG Orange' while departing from the Tyne's offshore wind staging facility, located east of Newcastle. The impact caused a quayside gantry crane to topple over, with its boom crashing down onto the accommodation block of the 'BG Orange' and displacing several containers in the process. Emergency services quickly swung into action, deploying police, fire crews, and three ambulances to the scene, alongside hazardous-area response teams and air ambulance personnel. Fortunately, only one individual sustained injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening, and was transported to the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The North East Ambulance Service has confirmed the deployment of three ambulances, two clinical team leaders, and three Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) vans, with one HART unit remaining on site to assist in the emergency response. The Great North Air Ambulance also provided medical support, and an air ambulance was dispatched to the port. Following the incident, the 'Wind Orca' made its way back to the Tyne Renewables Quay, while the 'BG Orange' remained stationary at the port's container terminal as of July 20. In the aftermath, the Port of Tyne initiated an investigation into the allision. For additional details, reports, photos, and videos, check out the coverage on various news outlets.