Two mobile cranes fell from JUMBO heavy lift ship in Rostock


Two mobile cranes fell into water in process of loading them onto heavy lift ship JUMBO VISION at Rostock Port, Germany, in the evening Jan 31. the ship reportedly sustained damages. Two persons engaged in loading operation were slightly injured.

JUMBO VISION was loading cranes at cranes producer Liebherr berth. Cranes were already loaded and placed on deck, when suddenly, ship’s crane boom moved and contacted one of mobile cranes. Crane fell overboard, the ship listed, list forced second crane to move and fall overboard.


Heavy lift ship JUMBO VISION, IMO 9153642, GT 7966, built 2000, flag Netherlands, manager JUMBO Shipping.




Erofey is a Merchant Marine Captain with more than 20 years experience in commanding oil tankers. He works as a Captain, being most of his time at sea. He contributes maritime news.



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