The Brief
- A cargo ship at the Port of Long Beach is under watch after dozens of containers were damaged or lost during a turbulent Pacific voyage.
- Officials and the U.S. Coast Guard are working to secure and remove unstable containers amid concerns of additional spills.
- Experts say rough seas likely caused the damage, and a complex cleanup operation could begin as soon as Thursday.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – A cargo ship docked at the Port of Long Beach is under close watch after dozens of its containers were crushed, twisted, and left dangling following a turbulent journey across the Pacific Ocean.
While the vessel itself does not appear to be significantly damaged, officials say the cargo stacked aboard it took a severe hit during the voyage.
The ship, identified as the OOCL Sunflower, arrived in the Los Angeles area last week but remained offshore for several days as crews assessed the condition of its load. Officials said external inspections were conducted, and additional lashings were used to secure unstable containers before the ship entered port…