Cargo ship Dali's journey from Baltimore to Virginia after bridge collapse

SOURCE www.npr.org
The cargo ship Dali, which caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge, has resumed its journey from Baltimore to Virginia after being refloated and undergoing salvage and repairs. The NTSB is investigating the electrical failures that led to the accident, with crew members from India and Sri Lanka allowed to return home under an agreement.

Key Points

  • Dali lost power and crashed into the bridge's supporting column, leading to the bridge collapse
  • NTSB investigation focusing on the vessel's electrical power distribution system
  • Crew members from India and Sri Lanka allowed to return home under an agreement

Pros

  • Cargo ship has resumed its journey under its own power with a full crew
  • NTSB investigation underway to determine the probable cause and identify potential safety recommendations

Cons

  • Six construction workers were killed in the bridge collapse
  • Economic ripple effects on longshoremen, truckers, and small business owners