Byd-Jinan Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a notable incident on November 7, 2025, at 1:30 a.m., the vehicles carrier 'Byd Jinan', traveling from Antwerp, experienced two allisions while approaching Wilhelmshaven. The first collision occurred at the quay wall of the sea lock, where the vessel inadvertently broke away concrete sections and damaged the stair railing, leading the port authority to estimate damages at around €10,000. Despite this, lock operations remained unaffected. Shortly thereafter, as the ship was docking at the Lüneburg Quay, the stern of the vessel struck the quayside. At the time of this allision, pilots were on board, and three assisting tugs were actively aiding in the maneuver. Following the incidents, the port authority promptly assessed the quayside damage, while the Wilhelmshaven water police began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding these collisions. The German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Transport Sector (BG Verkehr) — Ship Safety Department — also participated in the inquiry due to the need to evaluate the ship’s damage. In the wake of the incidents, the captain faced a security deposit charge of €358, and the vessel was prohibited from sailing until thorough inspections were completed. Reports indicated that the 'Byd Jinan' sustained a significant hole measuring 2x1 meters above the waterline. Specialized repair teams operated at the quay from the evening of November 7 to November 8 to address the damage. Once the repairs were finalized, the vessel set sail on November 10, 2025, and headed towards Southampton, UK, successfully arriving the following day. For more visual details, see photos from the incident [here](https://www.forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=225802#p225802).