# MV Quingdao Loss of Power near Verrazano Bridge **URL:** \ **Category:** Professional Mariner Forum\ **Created:** [April 8, 2024, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072 "2024-04-08T00:00:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![NFPilot](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/nfpilot/32/5265_2.png) [@NFPilot](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/NFPilot)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/1 "2024-04-08T00:00:56Z")
> **[Massive container ship loses power near NYC’s Verrazzano Bridge days after...](https://nypost.com/2024/04/07/us-news/massive-container-ship-loses-power-near-nycs-verrazzano-bridge-days-after-baltimore-key-bridge-disaster/)** > > An image shared on X shows the 1,100-foot Qingdao floating uncomfortably close to the span that connects Brooklyn and Staten Island. ---
**Author:** ![Tugboater203](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/tugboater203/32/14108_2.png) [@Tugboater203](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Tugboater203)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/2 "2024-04-08T00:22:36Z")
It actually lost power in the Kills just off IMTT Bayonne, I saw the whole thing. Edit- they lost power in the Kills, they stopped the ship with 3 tugs then got power restored and proceeded under their own power but kept the tugs and anchored in Stapleton. There was definitely a centerlead aft tug. ---
**Author:** ![RumRunner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/rumrunner/32/1570_2.png) [@RumRunner](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/RumRunner)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/3 "2024-04-08T01:27:42Z")
Good to hear, thats why Moran and McAllister has the fleet in NY Harbor that they do. The kills are no joke in the least with ships being the size they are nowadays, and there are more than enough hard earned lessons in those waters to keep the need present in everyones mind. Also, good to see the NY Post is still the trash rag it always was, albeit with extra ragebait nonsense now. It was/has/always will be the National Enquirer with a sports section ---
**Author:** ![The\_Commodore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4af34b/32.png) [@The\_Commodore](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/The_Commodore)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/4 "2024-04-08T05:11:37Z")
The Post may not be your favorite, but looks like their reporting came from a post someone put on “X” so maybe that guy could get some more info before shooting info out there… ---
**Author:** ![spowiednick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/spowiednick/32/35668_2.png) [@spowiednick](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/spowiednick)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/5 "2024-04-08T08:17:57Z")
# Ship Particulars / IMO 9461893 APL QINGDAO Name: APL QINGDAO (_effective 2012-05_) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/5/c5c78aaef12534128ba67ad85764ef6d05487364.gif) IMO Number: IMO 9461893 Flag: Liberia (_effective 2019-12_) * * * Malta (_effective 2019-12_) Liberia (_effective 2016-11_) Singapore (_effective 2016-11_) Singapore (_effective 2012-05_) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/5/c5c78aaef12534128ba67ad85764ef6d05487364.gif) Call sign: 9HA5178 MMSI: 215558000 Ship UN Sanction: Not on list Owning/operating entity under UN Sanction: Not on list ### Characteristics | Type: | Container Ship (Fully Cellular) (_effective 2012-05_) | ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/5/c5c78aaef12534128ba67ad85764ef6d05487364.gif) | | --- | --- | --- | | Date of build: | 2012-05 | | | Gross tonnage: | 113,735 | | ### Companies | Registered owner: | | CMA CGM SA The French Line | | (_effective 2021-12-14_) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | — | — | — | | | | _IMO Company Number_ | [0194433](https://gisis.imo.org/Public/SHIPS/CompanyDetails.aspx?IMOCompanyNumber=0194433) | | | | | _Nationality of registration_ | France | | | | | _Address_ | 4, quai d’Arenc, 13002 Marseille, France. | | | | | _Company status_ | Active | | ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/5/c5c78aaef12534128ba67ad85764ef6d05487364.gif) | | Source : Gisis [Equasis - ShipInfo quingdao.pdf](https://forum.gcaptain.com/uploads/short-url/2Ul8OnrOvTeZH4AjFvjXkbtyRm6.pdf) (280.1 KB) [Equasis - Ship Inspection Quingdao.pdf](https://forum.gcaptain.com/uploads/short-url/w1GqpIrUOy4xoBOABCsxLcvXQpx.pdf) (367.0 KB) [Equasis - Ship History Quingdao.pdf](https://forum.gcaptain.com/uploads/short-url/srsphlpJaoPpDGPimHtyZp1RYJu.pdf) (205.0 KB) APL Quingdao versus M/V Dali |DWT (Mt) 125307 ###### 116,851 LOA/Lpp (m) 354/349 #### 299.92 m (984 ft) B(m) 46 ###### 48.2 m (158 ft 2 inch TEU: 10,106 ############### 9971 ---
**Author:** ![McGourthyClone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@McGourthyClone](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/McGourthyClone)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/6 "2024-04-08T09:40:16Z")
> [@The\_Commodore](#): > > The Post may not be your favorite, but looks like their reporting came from a post someone put on “X” so maybe that guy could get some more info before shooting info out there… To me it looks more a mismatch between the short writwup and the headline. John’s X post doesn’t say where the loss of propulsion happened, the “article” or whatever specifically says the KVK, and the headline says near the Verrazano. ---
**Author:** ![DamnYankee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/damnyankee/32/514_2.png) [@DamnYankee](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/DamnYankee)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/7 "2024-04-08T11:40:10Z")
> [@McGourthyClone](#): > > the headline says near the Verrazano. When in doubt in modern journalism, pick the most audacious thing in the general vicinity of the happenstance and you’ve got a story! 🙄 ---
**Author:** ![yacht\_sailor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ed655f/32.png) [@yacht\_sailor](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/yacht_sailor)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/8 "2024-04-08T12:57:41Z")
Short version - tugboats saved the day. More tugs for Baltimore says I. ---
**Author:** ![New3M](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/new3m/32/394_2.png) [@New3M](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/New3M)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/9 "2024-04-08T13:16:39Z")
Don’t need more. Just need the ones that are already there to work another 20 minutes. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/10 "2024-04-08T20:11:31Z")
A more detailed and “nautical” article about the incident: > **[Another Boxship Loses Propulsion Near an Iconic East Coast Bridge](https://maritime-executive.com/article/another-container-ship-loses-propulsion-on-approach-to-an-e-coast-bridge)** > >  The container ship APL Qingdao experienced a temporary loss of propulsion as she approached the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge on Friday night, the U.S. C... > [@](#): > > After the incident, the _APL Qingdao_ was repaired and inspected to the Coast Guard’s satisfaction. The vessel stayed at anchor for two days, then resumed her commercial voyage to Norfolk, where she is currently moored. > > The Verrazzano Narrows Bridge is also better protected against large vessels, according to its operator. It has large rock walls surrounding its piers, which are designed to fend off allisions. Baltimore’s Key Bridge had little protection against full-size modern ships. ---
**Author:** ![Reduxalicious](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/reduxalicious/32/51552_2.png) [@Reduxalicious](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Reduxalicious)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/11 "2024-04-09T13:37:40Z")
Not to be “That” guy, Well actually yes to be that guy. But having spent the majority of my career on Harbor Tugs, The amount of times the Ship we were escorting had some sort of Engine Issue and required us to shove it along side a dock or quickly come and catch it would likely frighten the average Joe. This incident looked like the Tugboats were ready to go as they should have been. I do wonder after Baltimore though, if Ports through the US are going to have a rule change on Escorts Tugs. ---
**Author:** ![Ctony](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ctony/32/189_2.png) [@Ctony](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Ctony)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/12 "2024-04-09T13:57:38Z")
> [@Reduxalicious](#): > > I do wonder after Baltimore though, if Ports through the US are going to have a rule change on Escorts Tugs. I would think so, but every port is different and unique, right? For example, in LA/LB, two different bridges and the SOP for inbound ships already have assist tugs with lines up before they are anywhere near the bridges, and while outbound the tugs don’t take their lines in till they are well past the bridges. San Francisco Bay, only laden tankers get a tug near the golden gate. Containerships going to oakland don’t get a tug till they are at the bay bridge. I can see a lot of changes with SF bay’s SOP. ---
**Author:** ![244](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/a3d4f5/32.png) [@244](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/244)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/13 "2024-04-09T18:28:32Z")
Don’t be that guy. The amount of times ships Go in and out of port with no issues is just innumerable. You do know what the APL in front of the name stands for don’t you ---
**Author:** ![Gruntledemployee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d78d45/32.png) [@Gruntledemployee](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Gruntledemployee)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/14 "2024-04-09T21:48:06Z")
APL is just CMA-CGM rebadged Like Chevrolet and GMC. ---
**Author:** ![spowiednick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/spowiednick/32/35668_2.png) [@spowiednick](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/spowiednick)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/15 "2024-04-09T22:33:49Z")
You have and excellent and lovely nickname ## Sonofabowditch Super!!! original !!!I love it . cheers ---
**Author:** ![texastanker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a88e4f/32.png) [@texastanker](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/texastanker)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mv-quingdao-loss-of-power-near-verrazano-bridge/69072/16 "2024-04-09T23:29:13Z")
Unless it has changed tugs, usually 2 meet the ship just on the conn hook range, the entrance to the kills. One main reason they join there is they bring the docking master, who is a tug guy and works for the tug company. He takes over for the sandy hook pilot there. Transits down the kills are at pretty slow speeds in general. 5-7 kts and the tugs follow you to the berth