The Ship that Hit a Bridge in Baltimore is Back in Motion

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:38am on 21 May 2024,Tuesday International

After nearly eight weeks, the ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has been refloated. The Dali was moved by tugboats to a nearby terminal, marking a significant step in clearing key shipping routes. The ship lost power and veered off course, striking the bridge and killing six construction workers on March 26. An investigation is ongoing. The refloating process involved emptying ballast tanks and utilizing favorable environmental conditions. Debris and roadway parts remain visible atop the heavily damaged ship. The move took 21 hours, paving the way for further cleanup and repairs.

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