The Port of Baltimore gradually regains its face
The transits of commercial vessels with high draught in and out of the port of Baltimore were able to resume, the last large debris from the bridge was removed on Monday and Tuesday, after the towing of the Dali on 20 May.
On 3 and 4 June, ten weeks after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge leading to the port of Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A., the U.S. rescue teams removed the last largest debris that was still blocking the federal canal. While the reconstruction work is far from complete, the port is gradually recovering and the traffic of commercial vessels with high draught has been resumed 24 hours a day.
Already, on 20 May, the Dali, container carrier that caused the accident (cf.Marine transport: disturbances in view following the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge), had been bailed out. It took several hours and five tugs to move the 9 960 TEU vessel and 300 metres long to the Seagrit terminal, 4 kilometres from the point where it was stationary (see east tow).video). He should spend several more weeks at the dock before leaving for Norfolk for further repairs. The tow had cleared the canal 400 feet wide (over 700 in total width) and 50 feet deep, allowing vessels to access the port of Baltimore.
The investigation of the U.S. Federal Police (FBI) and the National Transport Safety Council is still under way to determine the exact causes of the accident, which, in addition to the extensive material damage, unfortunately resulted in six victims among the people on the bridge at the time of impact. The 21 crew members, in shock, are still forced to stay on board due to the investigation but also due to visa expiry issues. A first report in mid-May confirmed the thesis of electrical failure. It may take several months before the findings of the investigation are known and much longer to see the end of the legal battle that may be launched between insurers, since it will be necessary to decide on the responsibilities and the apportionment of costs incurred.
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Source(s): Key bridge response 2024 | The Marin
Editor(s): C.BEDOUIN