On April 5, 2024, a cargo ship experienced propulsion issues near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, prompting the US Coast Guard to react.
The 89,000-ton M/V APL Qingdao reported a loss of propulsion at 8:30 p.m. while transiting the Kill Van Kull waterway between Staten Island and Bayonne, New Jersey.
Despite the tragic incident, the ship did not lose power and was promptly assisted by three towing vessels.
These vessels accompanied the APL Qingdao until it regained...