According to the Port of Koper, the strong wind carried off a large ship transporting vehicles. The rope securing the ship broke off and the wind carried it into the terminal for unloading cargo. The ship then hit the container crane by the docks and toppled it down by the shore.
"We will know more about the cause of the accident once the investigation, which is still ongoing, is concluded. We will then also see what the consequences are. Luckily, there has only been material damage. The lives and health of our people have not been threatened. The extent of the damage is not yet known," wrote the Port of Koper.
The port has a one crane for loading cargo and three cranes for unloading cargo. The damaged crane was one used for unloading. According to the Port of Koper, that means that work at the port will resume without any major hindrances, with the use of the other two container cranes.
G. C., MMC; translated by K. J.