The Port of Tyne is continuing recovery operations following the vessel collision on 19 July, while maintaining cargo and shipping activities.
The port is working with specialist contractors, environmental response teams, government agencies, customers and shipping lines.
Recovery work includes damaged containers, terminal equipment and plastic pellets released into the environment.
On 12 August, BG Orange sailed to Tees to discharge cargo before undergoing repairs.
Its departure followed that of Wind Orca, which left the Port of Tyne on 4 August.
Port teams and specialist partners helped recover damaged containers from BG Orange. They also repositioned dislodged cargo and transferred equipment and materials to and from the vessel.
Teams have also recovered terminal equipment from the incident site.
Meanwhile, the port’s Marine Team has continued to manage vessel traffic on the River Tyne during the recovery operation.
Environmental work is also continuing on the river.
The port is supporting Ambipar, Swiftwater Solutions and local teams as they target areas where plastic pellets have accumulated.
Port workboats also supported a volunteer collection operation on the River Tyne on 11 August. The operation, coordinated with the Maritime Volunteer Service, collected 37kg of mixed waste.
The response teams continue to monitor conditions, including the potential impact of the spring tide.
The port also hosted a Defra Minister and senior Environment Agency representatives. They visited the incident site to review the response and discuss the next stages of the recovery.
The Port of Tyne said it wants to see changes to legislation covering how this type of cargo is transported and categorised.
Despite the ongoing recovery work, the port has continued serving customers and shipping lines.
Contingency measures have been introduced to support cargo movements as well as transport, warehousing and container operations.
The port has also agreed alternative arrangements with affected customers. These include rerouting cargo where necessary to reduce delays and maintain supply chains.
The Port of Tyne said progress has been made, although the recovery operation remains ongoing.
Port of Tyne continues recovery after vessel collision as crane removed and pellet clean-up advances
