Stranded Sailors: Visa Woes Amid FBI Probe After Fatal Bridge Crash

May 16, 2024
Stranded Sailors: Visa Woes Amid FBI Probe After Fatal Bridge Crash
  • The container ship Dali, after being stuck for seven weeks, has been freed from the Baltimore bridge collapse debris, which tragically killed six workers.

  • The 21 Indian sailors on board are trapped due to visa issues and ongoing investigations, with their work visas close to expiring.

  • The FBI confiscated the crew's mobile phones, exacerbating their emotional and financial distress by cutting off communication with their families.

  • A power outage on the Dali is cited as the cause of the crash, leaving the crew anxious about potential criminal charges.

  • Authorities are proceeding with controlled explosions to clear the bridge debris from the ship, which is set to return to shore.

  • Maritime unions have sought temporary shore leave for the crew, but approval has not been obtained, leaving the sailors in limbo.

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