Dali containership set to be refloated and moved to Baltimore terminal

The stricken Dali containership is set to be refloated and moved to a terminal in Baltimore on Monday morning. The process will begin at high tide, with the ship being escorted by up to five tugboats to the local marine terminal, a 4 km distance from its current location. The ship has been stuck on the riverbed since March 26, when it lost power and collided with a bridge, causing significant damage and disrupting port operations.

Despite the accident, the crew onboard the Dali have been unable to leave the ship for nearly two months. The vessel’s manager, Synergy Marine Group, has provided updates on the crew’s condition, stating that they are in good health and are being supported with counseling services and regular deliveries of food. The manager is hopeful that the crew will be allowed to disembark once the ship is secured at the terminal, so arrangements can be made to send them home.

The accident involving the Dali containership resulted in the deaths of six road maintenance workers and significant damage to the bridge and port operations. Authorities are working to reopen the main shipping channel to commercial traffic by the end of the month. Despite the challenges faced by the crew and the vessel, efforts are being made to ensure their well-being and eventual safe disembarkation once the ship is secured at the terminal.

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