Baltimore bridge collapse reveals a gap in federal government port protection powers

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Baltimore bridge collapse reveals a gap in federal government port protection powers
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The Port of Baltimore shipping failure and bridge collapse could have potentially been avoided by a tugboat mandate, but government isn’t aligned on…

The Dali, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused its collapse was not piloted by tug boats near the structure as it exited the Port of Baltimore, with some experts saying tugs could have helped to avert disaster.

As part of its stated mission, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency protects the transportation systems sector from"a limitless number of threats and risks."designates both the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation as co-sector risk management agencies for transportation systems to ensure that,"The nation's transportation system quickly, safely, and securely moves people and goods through the country and overseas.

Aaron Roth, retired Coast Guard captain and Chertoff Group principal, said a tugboat regulation is worth government consideration, but there is unlikely to be quick action and there could be pushback from the maritime sector.

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