Qingdao port in China is now back to normal operations following a pipeline explosion last week, Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) reports.

Six VLCCs were ordered to leave the berthing facilities last Monday after an explosion at Huangdao oil terminal killed 52 people and injured over 100 last week.

The maritime service provider claims that two vessels are alongside and discharging, with two others awaiting discharge at anchorage. A backlog was avoided at the port as ships chose alternative destinations to avoid the disruption.

Twenty-four cleaning vessels, ten fishing boats and one salvage boat are currently working to clean up pollution in the bay.