On September 10 LETA， according to CCTV News， on the morning of September 9 local time， an accident occurred on a cargo ship named “Mississippi” at the Port of Long Beach， USA. More than 60 containers fell into the sea and are floating on the surface， with no reports of personnel injuries so far.
The U.S. Coast Guard stated on social media platform X that approximately 67 containers fell into the water in the vicinity of Pier G at the Port of Long Beach. Some of the containers are suspected to have struck the anti-pollution vessel “STAX2，” which is used to collect emissions from the ship’s side.
Art Marroquin， a spokesperson for the Port of Long Beach， stated that no injuries were reported， and operations at other terminals were unaffected. However， Pier G suspended cargo operations until response personnel could ensure the safety of dockworkers and other port personnel.
Currently， a joint command center has been established at the pier， bringing together representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard， Long Beach Fire Department， Long Beach Police Department， Port of Long Beach， Army Corps of Engineers， and commercial stakeholders. This multi-agency approach is indicative of the seriousness of maritime incidents and the need for coordinated response to address potential environmental and operational impacts.
The Coast Guard has established a 500-yard safety zone around the Mississippi River and has begun broadcasting maritime safety alerts hourly to warn other vessels of the navigation hazards. This precautionary measure is crucial for preventing further accidents in the busy port environment.
Aerial footage captured by media shows the vessel listing to one side after two stacks of containers collapsed on the Mississippi River. The cause of the container collapse remains under investigation， but such incidents can often be attributed to factors like improper loading， heavy weather， or structural issues with the vessel’s cargo securing systems. Understanding the root cause will be vital for implementing preventative measures in the future.
