The stranded Dali container ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore will finally be moved.
container ship is being prepared to be moved. Engineers have been working around the clock to prepare for this moment, and she is scheduled to be towed into port on Monday, May 20.will be a very complex operation, as the nearly 1,000-foot vessel requires refloating and towing to a nearby marine terminal.lost power while leaving the port and collided with one of the bridge’s critical support columns. This led to, but six construction workers on the bridge tragically lost their lives.
Divers will inspect the ship first to ensure no obstructions after demolition experts used explosives last week to remove parts of the collapsed steel bridge trapping the ship.at approximately 1 mile per hour to a nearby marine terminal. The journey is expected to take around three hours.is reported to have said on Sunday that he was “proud that we’re on track, and by the end of May, we’ll have that federal channel reopened.
Authorities have been working tirelessly to clear the fallen bridge and reopen the waterway after it was blocked by the extensive wreckage. The port is a crucial hub for the auto industry, handling almost 850,000 autos and light trucks last year, which is more than any other U.S. port.is expected to remain in the port for several weeks for temporary repairs before being transferred to a shipyard for more extensive repairs.
Officials have explained that the crew still onboard has been busy maintaining the ship and assisting investigators. Twenty of the crew members are from India, while one is Sri Lankan. The crew had been subject to multiple tests before and after the disaster for drugs and alcohol, with all being cleared of accusations of intoxication.Christopher graduated from Cardiff University in 2004 with a Masters Degree in Geology. Since then, he has worked exclusively within the Built Environment, Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Consultancy industries. He is a qualified and accredited Energy Consultant, Green Deal Assessor and Practitioner member of IEMA.
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