Working Conditions Aboard the Seaspan-Ganges

On April 6, 2020, at approximately 2 p.m. local time, the container ship 'Milano Bridge', piloted through Busan's North Terminal International Terminal, encountered a serious mishap. While maneuvering towards berth 8 from Shanghai, the vessel made contact with container cranes 81, 84, and 85 during its cargo operations at berth 7. In a dramatic turn of events, the operator of crane 85, a 44-year-old man, bravely leaped approximately 5 meters to escape impending danger, sustaining only minor ankle injuries that required hospital treatment. The collision resulted in the collapse of crane 85, while cranes 81 and 84 were pushed off their rails, immobilizing them. Crane 81 was also deemed at risk of collapsing. Notably, prior to this incident, the 'Milano Bridge' had also made contact with another vessel, the 'Seaspan Ganges', at the same berth. Recovery efforts will be extensive; estimates suggest that replacing crane 85 could take around 18 months, and returning crane 84 to working condition might require 3 to 5 months, assuming the structural integrity remains intact. Fortunately, cranes 82 and 83 appeared to have escaped significant damage. The Busan Coast Guard is currently conducting an investigation into the causes surrounding this unfortunate accident. For more insights and visual coverage from Chinese reports, check out these links: [Link 1](http://m.kmib.co.kr/view.asp?arcid=0014448949), [Link 2](http://www.dailylog.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=20022#09sf), [Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTQKqNN8j3Q), and [Photo Gallery](http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=3137644#).

In an exciting development for maritime trade, Hapag-Lloyd is enhancing its Arabian Gulf Express service, aimed at bolstering connections between East Asia and key Gulf destinations. This strategic update promises to streamline shipping and improve access for businesses in the region. The revamped route covers an impressive lineup of ports: Busan, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, Singapore, Jebel Ali, Dammam, Jubail, Abu Dhabi, Port Kelang, and then back to Singapore, before concluding the journey at Ningbo and returning to Busan. The inaugural westbound sailing will be made by the vessel Seaspan Ganges (IMO: 000000000) with an estimated arrival in Busan on April 4, 2017. Likewise, the first eastbound journey will also feature the Seaspan Ganges, departing for Jebel Ali with an ETA of April 28, 2017. This enhancement reflects Hapag-Lloyd's commitment to providing efficient and reliable services tailored to meet the demands of global trade.

The HANJIN BUDDHA has officially made its entrance at Long Beach, marking a significant milestone as the first vessel constructed under Seaspan's pioneering SAVER design. This cutting-edge ship was built by Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co. and features a fuel-efficient hull ingeniously developed by MARIN in collaboration with the Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC). With its arrival, the HANJIN BUDDHA is set to embark on a decade-long, fixed-rate time charter with Hanjin Shipping Co. Notably, this vessel is the first of three ships that Seaspan will charter to Hanjin, underscoring a promising partnership in the evolving maritime industry.