Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Yee-Lee-2

A significant oil spill occurred at the Kwai Chung Container Terminal in Hong Kong on August 20, 2024, during refueling operations involving the container ship 'TS Kobe' and the local fuel supply vessel 'Yee Lee 2'. The incident took place at Berths 6 and 7 and was triggered by an improperly tightened flange at the fueling station, leading to a considerable fuel leak. The Hong Kong Marine Department was alerted around 10 p.m. and quickly sent a team to assess the situation and begin emergency cleanup efforts. The spill spread across a vast area, impacting the waters around Kwai Chung Terminals No. 4, 6, and 7, with oil drifting towards Tsing Yi and Stonecutters Island. Notably, the oil heavily affected the port side of several vessels in the vicinity. An investigation revealed that the refueling hose had not been securely closed, resulting in extensive spillage onto the deck of the ship. Despite immediate intervention and cleanup actions by the Hong Kong Marine Department, officials anticipate that the cleanup process will be prolonged, potentially lasting up to a month due to the complexity of the operations and the serious environmental repercussions. For further details and visuals, visit the report: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/oil-spill-struck-kwai-chung-container-terminal-hong-kong-co-ltd--sarcc/