Operations at Taiwan’s Keelung Port were disrupted after an oil spill occurred during a bunkering operation on March 16, 2025.
The fuel contaminated several vessels, including containerships, pilot boats, and a cruise ship. Cleanup efforts were immediately launched, and port officials worked to contain the spill while departures were delayed.
The spill happened when the Kanway Global, a 24,500 dwt containership with a 1,675 TEU capacity, was refueling at the port around 10...