Cargo ship collides with bridge in Baltimore, all 22 Indian crew members safe:

Baltimore Bridge collapsed

• Incident Overview:
  • On Tuesday, a cargo ship named “Dali,” flying the Singapore flag, collided with a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
  • The collision occurred around 1:30 am local time, while the ship was under pilotage with two pilots onboard.
• Crew Members:
  • All 22 crew members aboard the ship were Indians, as confirmed by the Synergy Marine Group, the ship’s management company.
  • The crew, including the two pilots, has been safely accounted for, with no reported injuries.
• Safety Measures:
  • Despite the collision, there were no reports of pollution or environmental damage.
  • The company overseeing the vessel, Synergy Marine Group, has activated its Qualified Individual Incident response service to address the situation effectively.
• Vessel Details:
  • The “Dali” has a capacity of 10,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) and was carrying 4,679 TEU at the time of the collision.
  • Owned by Grace Ocean Private Ltd, the ship was en route from Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Response Actions:
  • Following the incident, the necessary measures are being taken to assess damages and ensure the safety of the vessel and its crew.
  • Investigations will likely be conducted to determine the cause of the collision and to prevent similar incidents in the future.

• While the collision between the cargo ship and the Baltimore bridge caused concern, the safety of all crew members, including the two pilots, is paramount.
• Swift response and safety protocols have been implemented to address the situation, and further actions will be taken to prevent such incidents and ensure maritime safety.

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