Cargo Ship Collision with Baltimore Bridge: All Crew Members Indian
1. Cargo Ship Collision in Baltimore: Indian Crew Members Involved
2. Baltimore Bridge Incident: Indian Crew on Collided Cargo Ship
3. Francis Scott Key Bridge Collision: Details of Indian Crew Involvement
4. Baltimore Bridge Crash: Indian Crew Aboard Colliding Cargo Ship
5. Indian Crew Members in Baltimore Bridge Collision: Key Incident Details
A cargo ship operated by Grace Ocean Private Ltd, outbound from Baltimore to Colombo, collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing a significant incident on March 26. Here are the key details of the event:
- Indian Crew Members: The entire 22-member crew aboard the Singapore-flagged container ship “Dali” that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge are Indian nationals, as confirmed by the ship’s operators, Synergy Marine Group.
- Mayday Call and Bridge Collapse: The cargo ship lost power and issued a mayday call before crashing into the bridge, enabling authorities to limit vehicle traffic on the span. The collision caused a section of the bridge to snap and plunge into the river, leading to a rescue operation for several vehicles and potential survivors.
- Incident Response: While the exact cause of the crash is under investigation, the ship’s management company has mobilized an Incident Response service.
- Coast Guard and Government Cooperation: The U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities have been notified, and the ship’s owners and managers are cooperating fully with federal and state agencies as per an approved plan.
- Ongoing Investigation: Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the collision, and both authorities and Synergy Group are closely monitoring the situation. Maersk, which charters the vessel, has confirmed no Maersk crew were on board during the incident.
The impact of the collision and subsequent bridge collapse has been a significant event in Baltimore, with ongoing rescue efforts and traffic diversions in place. Stay updated with our blog for further developments and updates on this incident.