Ship That Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Refloated; Port Reopening by May, $1.9B Bridge Repair Underway

May 20, 2024
Ship That Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Refloated; Port Reopening by May, $1.9B Bridge Repair Underway
  • The cargo ship Dali, which caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge and the deaths of six Latino immigrants, has been successfully refloated and brought back to the Port of Baltimore.

  • The Port of Baltimore is now closer to reopening by the end of May, with cargo diversions to other East Coast ports like New York and Virginia.

  • Ocean carriers Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are planning to return to the port, while repairs are being made to the damaged ship.

  • The crew, mainly from India, have been stranded on board since the incident, facing visa issues and financial claims.

  • Investigations by the FBI, U.S. Coast Guard, and NTSB are ongoing, with legal action being taken against the ship's owner and operator for negligence.

  • The bridge reconstruction could cost up to $1.9 billion and is expected to be completed by 2028.

  • President Biden has pledged federal funds for the bridge reconstruction, while Baltimore pursues legal action against the ship's owners.

  • The refloat operation was carefully executed to avoid damage to a nearby gas line, clearing the main shipping channel into the port.

  • Governor Wes Moore commended the recovery efforts, with the ship carrying a piece of the bridge on its bow.

  • The port aims to fully reopen by the end of the month, with dredging efforts ongoing to clear the Fort McHenry Channel.

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