WTIV crashes into containership, exposing ship-to-shore safety gaps

Emergency services were called to the Port of Tyne on Sunday when an offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) crashed into a container ship, resulting in severe damage to a gantry crane.

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Emergency services were called to the Port of Tyne on Sunday when an offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) crashed into a container ship, resulting in severe damage to a gantry crane.