Video: YM Containership Takes Out Cranes While Docking in Turkey A Hong Kong-registered containership, the YM Witness, triggered chaos upon its arrival at the private container port in Kocaeli, Turkey. The vessel, operated by Yang Ming, was involved in a dramatic accident when it failed to stop while maneuvering, causing it to collide with and topple large container cranes. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, March 16, resulting in significant damage to both the port infrastructure and the vessel itself. Initial reports indicated that no injuries were sustained in the accident. However, subsequent updates from Turkish media revealed that the operator of one of the cranes suffered serious injuries during the incident. The YM Witness, boasting a substantial size with a length of 1,207 feet (368 meters) and a capacity of 14,000 TEU, had a pilot on board at the time of the accident. Despite this, the vessel inexplicably approached the dock at a steep angle, leading to its inability to halt its forward motion. Videos capturing the scene depict dockworkers fleeing as the towering cranes are forcefully knocked over by the oncoming containership. Additionally, numerous containers were dislodged from the vessel, plunging into the harbor waters. Local authorities, including police and fire departments, swiftly responded to the scene, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway.