Working Conditions Aboard the Sunny-Freesia

In the early hours of November 10, 2019, a severe storm wreaked havoc at the CJ Korea Express Busan Container Terminal, where seven gantry cranes were toppled by powerful winds while servicing berthed vessels, including the 'Sunny Freesia.' The container ship, which had arrived from Akita, docked at 3:20 a.m. During the chaos, containers secured by one of the cranes crashed into those on the ship's deck. Alarming reports emerged of aluminum pipes and rods tumbling down onto the pier, creating a significant mess as cargo spilled onto the ground. By November 11, 'Sunny Freesia' remained immobilized, but despite the mishap, three of the seven cranes were reported to have resumed operations, with all cranes showing signs of damage.