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New crane tips over at Tuas Port, no injuries or fatalities reported
No damage to adjacent port equipment and facilities.
June 16, 2025, 11:24 AM
A new crane tipped over on Jun. 15 during its delivery at Tuas Port.
In a joint press release, PSA Singapore and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said no injuries or fatalities were reported.
Crane tipped over
The press release stated that a new quay crane at the port tipped over while being delivered to a non-operational berth.
Videos circulated online showed the fallen crane, as well as dust clouds caused by the debris and fallen structure.
In the background, someone could be heard exclaiming that the crane had fallen.
Investigations ongoing
No damage has been assessed to the adjacent port equipment and facilities, the joint statement read.
All of PSA’s current operational berths remain fully accessible, and all port operations and port development works remain unaffected, they added.
The incident is under investigation.
PSA and MPA said they will work with relevant authorities regarding the incident.
Top photo from circulated video online
