HANGZHOU - A powerful explosion hit a container ship berthed at the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in East China's Zhejiang province at around 1:40 pm on Friday, local authorities said.

Currently, no casualties or injuries have been reported.

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The explosion occurred on the bow of a container ship named YM Mobility, owned by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, causing flames and heavy smoke. An investigation is underway.