Car Harkins on Instagram: "Big ships are common in the North Sea because it’s a major hub for global trade, energy, and shipping. With massive ports like Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Antwerp nearby, the region handles huge volumes of cargo, so larger ships are used to move goods more efficiently. It’s also a key area for offshore oil and gas platforms, especially for the UK and Norway, which rely on large tankers and support vessels. On top of that, the North Sea is a growing center for offshore wind

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South Bay Responders on Instagram: "Dozens of Containers Fall Off Ship at Port of Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | More below ⬇️ • Just before 9 a.m., more than 60 shipping containers toppled from the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship Mississippi, docked at the Pier G terminal, and plunged into the harbor waters. • Roughly 67 containers ended up in the water, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. • Some of these containers struck and damaged the STAX 2 clean-air barge, an adja