Crane breakdown at Odense shipyard

Shortly after 1 pm Sunday afternoon, the large gantry crane at the Odense Steel Shipyard was suddenly and unexpectedly hit by an extreme gust of wind resulting in the crane travelling uncontrolled on its tracks. The operational brakes of the gantry crane were unable to withstand this severe impact and, ...

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