The NTSB found that a crane’s collision with the Mackinac Bridge was due to incorrect height estimation. The towing vessel’s crew visually estimated the crane’s angle to be safe for passage, but it was actually too high. Lack of proper navigation assessment and verification of safety procedures contributed to the incident.
For the second time this year, a cargo vessel in Rotterdam collided with a bridge, causing containers from MSC and Maersk to fall into the River Maas. Officials suspect the captain misjudged the clearance. Five containers were lost, some floating towards another bridge. The incident raises concerns about vessel safety in the area.
The Federal navigation channel for Baltimore Harbor was fully restored just 76 days after the Dali ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The US Army Corp of Engineers confirmed the restoration of the 700-foot wide and 50-foot-deep channel after extensive underwater surveys. Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon commended the unified efforts that led to the reopening of the Federal Channel for port operations.
A cargo ship named Samuda-1 drifted out of control in Chattogram, Bangladesh, hitting the Kalurghat Railway Bridge. Eyewitnesses reported strong winds as the ship floated from a nearby shipyard. Officials are investigating if the ship broke away from its moorings or if it was a helmsman error. Salvage efforts are underway.
Residents in Rotterdam witnessed a German vessel, the Monika Deymann, getting stuck under the Willemsbrug bridge, losing containers into the Nieuwe Maas. The incident caused damage to the bridge and waterway, prompting a response from local authorities. This is not the first time such accidents have occurred, with previous incidents in 2020 and 2022.
