Breaking News: Container Ship Explosion Rocks Ningbo Port

A container vessel exploded earlier today at Chinese Ningbo Zhoushan port, causing a massive fire and scattering debris. 

The ship involved in the explosion has been identified as YM Mobility, owned by Yang Ming Marine Transportation. The Post Panamax containership, built in 2021, was reportedly berthed at the Ningbo Beilun Phase III Terminal, loaded with hazardous cargo, when the blast occurred.

The explosion, as seen in the video footage, started with a large plume of smoke rising from the ship, followed by a massive blast and a fire that quickly spread. The explosion was powerful enough to scatter debris, which could be seen flying in the air. Massive clouds of smoke could be seen billowing into the sky from afar after the blast.

According to CCTV, authorities have confirmed that the explosion originated from a container on the ship.  Ningbo Maritime Search and Rescue Center has deployed three fire-fighting tugs to the scene for emergency response.Fortunately,  based on the intelligence currently available, there have been no reports of casualties as of now, as confirmed by the national television broadcaster. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

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