Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Bbc-Tokyo

**Title: Incident on the Welland Canal: BBC Tokyo Allides with Clarence Street Bridge** On the morning of April 16, 2026, the cargo vessel 'BBC Tokyo' encountered an unexpected incident while navigating the Welland Canal en route from Port Weller to Hamilton. As the ship approached the Clarence Street Bridge in Port Colborne, it allided with the structure while attempting to maneuver around two moored bulk carriers, 'Spruceglen' and 'Frontenac'. The incident occurred as the 'BBC Tokyo' struggled to regain control amid brisk tail winds blowing at approximately 30 kilometers per hour. During the entry, the vessel’s stern unexpectedly veered to the port side while the crew attempted to halt its forward momentum. Unfortunately, this resulted in the ship making contact with the bridge's lift tower, causing damage to the starboard side near the superstructure. Witnesses reported that the bridge's lift tower noticeably shifted during the collision, prompting immediate action to close the bridge. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among crew members or observers in the vicinity. In the wake of the allision, the canal was reopened by the following night after a brief closure. Repairs on the Clarence Street Bridge commenced on April 17, 2026, after it had been taken out of service for necessary assessments and restoration work. Meanwhile, the 'BBC Tokyo' successfully docked in Hamilton later that same day. For multimedia coverage of the incident, including photos and videos, visit: [View Images](https://scontent-ber1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/670448098_3448513045316720_6664261161079861405_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s590x590_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=e06c5d&_nc_ohc=lP9tKYI63VYQ7kNvwF6w4qK&_nc_oc=Adp1ZVMYOkZLZn_eSnOwBkdDTRi4dRpNEvZvriWR265AqaYW2R56sPUHlu4PN-8E__1vuiJ87cQtpzeO0TK3PIyI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ber1-1.xx&_nc_gid=yxiEaslFXhHc8iy0phfF8Q&_nc_ss=7a389&oh=00_Af3zxkI9OZRt2wxzM_-t4iQmJ4Jtq1EtewfA64gufMKunQ&oe=69E7AE0C) or [Watch Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSmXdIFeVw4). This incident highlights the importance of navigational caution in busy waterways, particularly in adverse weather conditions.