A containership docked at Keelung Port has spilled oil during refuelling, contaminating several nearby vessels on 16 March.
The Port of Keelung Taiwan International Ports Corporation received an alert regarding a suspected oil spill from the 1,675 teu Kanway Global on 16 March.
Furthermore, the incident has raised concerns about the port’s environmental management and operational safety. According to the local environmental protection bureau, approximately 100 liters of heavy oil leaked into the harbor during the fuel barge connection procedure.
In response, containment booms and oil-absorbent materials have been deployed to minimize environmental and operational disruptions. The three affected pilot boats will require drydocking for maintenance, while the other vessels have delayed their departures until the clean-up is completed.
As reported, the containership oil spill affected multiple vessels, including TS Pusan, TS Surabaya, YM Immense, and three pilot boats all of which had their hulls and mooring lines contaminated.
