Posted on Mar 27, 2024

Loss of ship's power and stiff current may have led to bridge collision, experts say

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If propulsion was lost on the Dali just as the vessel was maneuvering in a tight channel in Baltimore's Patapsco River, it may well have triggered a cascade of events leading to the collision, experts tell NPR.

Loss of ship's power and stiff current may have led to bridge collision, experts say

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Posted 9 mo ago

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MSG Stan Hutchison

Posted 9 mo ago

Charlie said we need better management in place. Where? What "management?"

This was a tragic accident that shows our need for infrastructure improvement.

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

Posted 9 mo ago

They did apparently send a "mayday" but...and clearly we need better management in place.

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Loss of ship's power and stiff current may have led to bridge collision, experts say

Loss of ship's power and stiff current may have led to bridge collision, experts say

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