ContainersGreater China
Boxship aground off Taiwan
A containership belonging to TS Lines ran into severe difficulty on Thursday morning, leading to the crew being evacuated.
The TS Taipei, en route from Keelung to Hong Kong, suffered engine failure and the engine room flooded. The ship then grounded just off the northern tip of Taiwan. A coast guard helicopter was deployed and all 21 crew were taken off the ship.
Salvage plans are underway.