A quay crane toppled during its delivery at Tuas Port on 15 June, though no injuries were reported, according to a joint statement from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and PSA Singapore.
The crane was being delivered to a non-operational berth at the time of the incident. Despite the crane tipping over, an assessment conducted by the authorities found no damage to adjacent port equipment and facilities.
PSA Singapore confirmed that all its operational berths remain fully accessible. Port operations and ongoing development works at Tuas Port continue without any disruption, the statement added.
Footage of the toppled crane circulated on social media shortly after the incident, capturing the extent of the damage sustained. The video showed the large structure lying across part of the berth, underscoring the scale of the accident.
In footage circulating online, a man can be heard exclaiming that “Sany has fallen”, referring to the crane’s manufacturer, SANY Heavy Industry (三一重工), a major Chinese construction and port equipment supplier. The worker, who had apparently driven under the crane moments earlier, expressed disbelief at narrowly avoiding the collapse.
In port environments, it is common for workers to refer to cranes by their brand names rather than by type or model, with “Sany” serving as shorthand for the equipment involved.
The authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crane’s collapse have not yet been disclosed.
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