Salvage crews in Baltimore are set to use explosive charges to separate bridge truss pieces from the Dali container ship trapped under the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Safety of the crew is the top priority, with officials choosing this method for both safety and speed. The use of explosives aims to accelerate the salvage process and reduce risk to crane operators. The ship's owners are on board with the plan, emphasizing safety as the primary concern. The latest development includes the discovery of the remains of the last missing victim of the collapse.
The city of Baltimore accuses owners and managers of the container ship Dali of negligence for the collapse, seeking full liability for the tragedy that claimed six lives. Court filings reveal claims of unseaworthiness at departure, leading to the fatal collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The firms, Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine, face allegations of negligence and recklessness, with damages estimated at over $90 million. Investigations by the NTSB and FBI are ongoing, looking into crew actions and the ship's electrical system. President Biden has pledged $60 million for bridge reconstruction.
Following the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge due to the massive container ship Dali, owned by Singapore-based Grace Ocean Private Ltd, cargo owners are being required to contribute to the salvage costs through a general average declaration in maritime law. The owners are working to remove containers from the stuck ship and clear debris from the Port of Baltimore's main channel. This incident marks one of the most expensive maritime disasters in history, with legal challenges from families of the victims and cargo owners like Mediterranean Shipping Company.
The first cargo ship, Balsa 94, passed through a new 35-foot deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday, headed for St. John, Canada, after being stuck due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Salvage crews have cleared debris to open the temporary channel for commercial vessels. The bridge collapse halted maritime traffic through Baltimore's port, impacting the economy and disrupting the trucking route. Investigations by the FBI and NTSB are ongoing to determine the cause. Authorities are seeking full liability for the collapse's economic repercussions.
The City of Baltimore is demanding a jury trial, arguing that the owners of the Dali cargo ship, Grace Ocean Private Ltd and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd, were grossly negligent for putting an unseaworthy vessel into the water. The vessel collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in six deaths, and the city claims the companies must be held fully liable for the incident. Investigations by the Coast Guard and the NTSB are ongoing to determine the cause of the collision.
A fourth body was recovered from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore after a container ship struck one of the bridge's support piers, causing it to fall into the Patapsco River. The body was found in what salvage teams believed to be one of the missing construction vehicles. This discovery marks the fourth body found at the scene, with two other victims still missing and presumed dead. State officials met with the grieving relatives of the deceased victim.
Salvage crews in Baltimore are focusing on clearing 3,000 to 4,000 tons of debris from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell onto the cargo ship Dali. Six lives were lost in the collapse, with two individuals still missing. Maryland Governor Wes Moore emphasizes the urgent need to rebuild the bridge to restore vital transportation links. President Joe Biden has called on Congress for full funding for cleanup and reconstruction. Salvage efforts aim to reopen the port's main channel by the end of the month, providing financial aid to displaced workers.
On March 26, 2024, at 01:28 EDT (05:28 UTC), part of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, collapsed after the container ship Dali struck one of its support pillars.Baltimore City Fire Department stated that at least seven vehicles fell into the water. Two people were recovered from the river; one was not injured while the other was transported to hospital in critical condition, and at least seven people are believed missing.
A massive hydraulic grab arrived in Baltimore to aid in debris removal operations at the Francis Scott Key Bridge site after a cargo ship collapse. The grab, attached to the Chesapeake 1000 crane, weighs 165 metric tons empty and can lift up to 1,000 metric tons. A 35-foot alternate channel will open to larger vessels, with a controlled depth of 35 feet. The channel is expected to open on Thursday for vital salvage operations and will require Maryland pilots for deeper-draft vessels. Officials aim to fully clear the main channel by May 10, as the city's port looks to reopen.
A third temporary channel has opened at the Port of Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was struck by a cargo ship. Salvage crews are working to clear thousands of tons of debris from the cargo ship Dali to reopen the main channel and resume commercial activity. Efforts to rebuild the bridge and restore maritime traffic are underway with support from federal funding discussions and employment assistance programs for affected workers.
MV Dali is a Singapore-registered container ship owned by Grace Ocean Pte Ltd. As of March 2024, the vessel was chartered by Maersk and managed and operated by Synergy Marine Group.On 26 March 2024, the ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, causing a catastrophic structural failure of the bridge and resulted in at least one casualty and six presumed deaths.
A bulk carrier named Balsa 94, under a Panama flag, passed through a new 35-foot channel in Baltimore towards Saint John, Canada, followed by two more commercial ships, marking a significant step in the recovery effort post the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Crews have been clearing steel and concrete debris from the harbor entrance for weeks, enabling five stranded vessels to depart and other ships to enter. The Port of Baltimore, a major hub for cars and farm equipment, aims to resume normal operations to alleviate economic impacts on workers and businesses affected by the closure.
Divers recovered the body of Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, from the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, following a ship collision on March 26, 2024. Five out of six victims have been recovered, with one still missing. Authorities, including the FBI, are conducting investigations into the cause of the incident. The construction workers involved were immigrants from Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Guatemala. Legal actions are being pursued for accountability by the victims' families and the city of Baltimore.
Chubb, the insurer of Baltimores Francis Scott Key Bridge, is preparing to make a $350 million payout to Maryland after the bridge collapsed due to the cargo ship DALI striking a critical support column. The insured losses from the collapse are estimated to range between $2 billion and $4 billion, with potential legal battles to recover losses ongoing involving the ships owner and operator. The collapse has shut down vessel traffic through Baltimores port, impacting the supply chains for the auto and energy industries.
WeBuild Group, the Italian company that rebuilt the Genoa San Giorgio bridge in Italy after the collapse of the Morandi bridge, has submitted a design proposal to US officials to reconstruct the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The new design aims to widen ship channels and enhance safety measures to prevent accidents like the recent collapse that killed six workers. The Maryland Transportation Authority plans to release formal invites for proposals by the end of May for the rebuilding project, crucial for traffic to the Port of Baltimore.
Chubb, the insurer of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, is preparing to issue a $350 million payout to Maryland following the collapse of the bridge in March. Analysts estimate insurers may face up to $4 billion in losses, with the incident involving a Singapore-flagged container ship causing six deaths and leading to the closure of a major U.S. port. Chubb, Maryland, and victims' families are expected to sue the ship owner for losses. Other insurers like Hiscox, Lancashire, and AXA do not anticipate significant losses from the collapse.
Francis Scott Key Bridge, Key Bridge, or FSK Bridge can refer to:Francis Scott Key Bridge (Baltimore), a bridge that previously carried Interstate 695, which crossed the outer harbor of Baltimore, MarylandFrancis Scott Key Bridge collapse, a 2024 incident involving the Baltimore bridgeFrancis Scott Key Bridge (Washington), a bridge carrying U.S. Route 29 which crosses the Potomac River between Washington, DC and Arlington, Virginia
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, known originally as the Outer Harbor Crossing until it was renamed in 1976, while still under construction, or simply as the Key Bridge or Beltway Bridge, was a steel arch continuous through truss bridge spanning the lower Patapsco River and outer Baltimore Harbor / Port carrying Maryland Route 695 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The main span of 1,200 feet (366 m) was the third longest span of any continuous truss in the world. It was the second-longest bridge in the Baltimore metropolitan area, after the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. On March 26, 2024, at 01:28 a.m. EDT (UTC–4), the bridge partially collapsed after the Singapore-flagged container ship Dali collided with one of its support pillars.The bridge was opened on March 23, 1977, named for amateur poet Francis Scott Key (1779–1843), the author of the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". The bridge was the outermost of three toll crossings of Baltimore's Harbor, two tunnels and one bridge. Upon completion, the bridge structure and its approaches became the final links in Interstate 695, the "Baltimore Beltway", completing a two decades long project. Despite the I-695 signage, the bridge was officially considered part of the state highway system and designated Maryland Route 695.The bridge was 8,636 feet (2,632 m) long and carried an estimated 11.5 million vehicles annually. It was a designated hazardous materials truck route, as HAZMATs are prohibited in the Baltimore Harbor and Fort McHenry tunnels.The Key Bridge was a toll facility operated by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). As of July 1, 2013, the toll rate for cars was $4.00. The bridge was part of the E-ZPass system and included two dedicated E-ZPass lanes in its toll plaza in both the northbound and southbound directions. In April 2019, MDTA announced that the bridge would become a cashless toll facility by October 2019. With this system, customers without E-ZPass would pay using video tolling. Cashless tolling began on the bridge on October 30, 2019.The bridge was partially destroyed on March 26, 2024 when the container ship Dali crashed into a support pillar, leading to the complete failure of the bridge's center span.
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