Maryland has filed civil lawsuits against the owner and operator of a cargo ship involved in a fatal bridge collision, seeking damages for cleanup and environmental claims. The incident, described as preventable, led to six deaths and transportation disruptions. The Department of Justice is also demanding $103 million for removal costs. Investigations are ongoing.
U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) introduced a bill targeting foreign shipowners responsible for maritime disasters in U.S. waters, following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse caused by the M/V Dali. Co-sponsored by U.S. Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA-04), the Justice for Victims of Foreign Vessel Accidents Act aims to increase financial responsibility for foreign vessels to better support victims and families.
Salvage teams successfully refloated a massive cargo ship in Baltimore after it collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse. Tugboats guided the ship to a local terminal, marking a significant step in the port’s recovery. The bridge rebuild is estimated to cost $1.7 billion to $1.9 billion.
The NTSB released a preliminary report on the collision between cargo ship dali and the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, resulting in a collapse. The incident claimed six lives and the port was temporarily closed. The report details the events leading up to the accident and the ship’s power outages. A criminal investigation is ongoing.
Body camera video captured the shocked reactions of first responders after a Baltimore bridge collapsed, killing six men. The footage shows disbelief among Maryland Natural Resources Police officers as they approached the site. The FBI launched a criminal investigation into the collapse, halting traffic at the Port of Baltimore.
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hold a hearing on the federal response to a bridge collapse in Baltimore. The collision involving the cargo ship Dali at Francis Scott Key Bridge led to six deaths. Officials from various agencies will provide testimony, and the NTSB is expected to release preliminary investigation results next week.
Four cargo ships finally left the port of Baltimore after a month of being stuck at the ruins of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. The incident, which blocked the canal and killed six bridge workers, is now under FBI investigation. The port’s main channel is set to reopen by the end of May.
Global shipping giant Maersk has provided an update on its operations post the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. The company informed customers with cargo on board MV Dali to notify their insurers immediately about the General Average declaration. Alternate channels have been opened in Baltimore, but larger vessels are unable to access them. Maersk is awaiting confirmation on a third channel to open in April. Customers are advised to arrange freight through alternative ports like Newark, Norfolk, and Philadelphia. Maersk has temporarily suspended new SPOT sea bookings to and from Baltimore.
Jennifer Homendy, chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), updated the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on the ongoing investigation of the M/V Dali incident and Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Extensive interviews with crew members and stakeholders have been conducted, with a preliminary report expected in May.
The Pride of Baltimore II, a replica of a 19th century “Baltimore clipper,” sailed through an alternate channel created after the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge. Captain Jan Miles and his crew navigated carefully, grateful for the opportunity to return home to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for necessary maintenance and scheduled events.
The Port of Baltimore struggles to restore commercial shipping after a bridge collapse. Recovery efforts face challenges as a cargo ship with 4,000 containers is stuck under debris. Officials work to clear the port, uncertain of the timeline. Limited shipping resumes, while President Biden plans to assess the situation firsthand.
A container vessel collided with a key bridge in Baltimore, leaving 20 Indian crew members stranded onboard. The crew is reported to be healthy, with one minor injury treated and discharged. The US authorities are investigating the incident, while efforts are being made to support the crew emotionally and physically.
Salvage efforts for the MV Dali at Baltimore’s Key Bridge were halted due to the discovery of a high-pressure gas pipeline. The Army Corps of Engineers and the US Coast Guard prioritized channel opening, securing/removing the ship, and recovery operations. Resolve Marine heads the recovery, with concern over political pressure and safety delays.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse halts shipping in Baltimore Harbor, with port terminals inaccessible except Tradepoint Atlantic’s. The Port of Baltimore, a major US port, serves as a significant import/export hub. Vessels trapped behind the debris include bulk, cargo, tanker, and MARAD ships, with tugboats aiding. Join gCaptain Club for exclusive insights.
Britannia, the insurer of the container ship Dali, is working with U.S. authorities to investigate the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The disaster is expected to result in billions of dollars in industry-wide insurance losses. Reinsurers in Europe and Bermuda may face significant claims related to the incident.
