Shipyard crane collapse causes pool collapse in Tuzla
Shipyard Collapse in Tuzla: Crane Falls on Ship During Refurbishment
An incident took place at Çındemir Shipyard in Tuzla Evliyaçelebi District, Istanbul, Turkey. The shipyard collapsed during a ship refurbishment for an unknown reason. As a result, the crane fell over on a ship in the pool’s fire. Despite this, no request for assistance from the shipyard to the General Directorate of Coastal Safety was received.
Fortunately, there were no injuries or casualties in the incident, which was recorded on the mobile phone camera. This emphasizes the importance of safety measures during refurbishments in shipyards.
Tuzla is a district in the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey, predominantly composed of shipbuilding yards. The district has over 40 shipyards, and Çındemir Shipyard is one of them.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety standards and regulations in shipyards, which should be given utmost importance to prevent any potential accidents. Such mishaps can result in a loss of life, environmental contamination, property damage, and financial losses.
It is necessary to tighten safety measures in shipyards, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide adequate training for employees to prevent such incidents in the future. These efforts will protect both employees and the environment from any potential damage during ship refurbishment activities.
