The vessel Dali, which collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March, has sailed from Norfolk, Virginia, bound for a shipyard in Ningbo, China, where major repairs will be carried out. The six- to seven-week voyage will be under speed restrictions and U.S. Coast Guard escort.
Dali to be repaired in China
The Dali vessel, registered in Singapore, had previously been transferred from Baltimore to Norfolk. previously moved from Baltimore to Norfolk for initial for initial repairs. The incident involving the Dali led to the collapse of the bridge and the tragic deaths of six workers, halting port operations for months. According to the U.S. Department of Justice. the negligence of the ship’s owner and operator was key to the collision’s occurrence.
The claim filed by the U.S. government amounts to $103 million, and Maryland will also seek compensation for the reconstruction of the bridge 103 million, and Maryland will also seek compensation for the reconstruction of the bridge, which could cost up to $1.9 billion. In addition to the civil claims, the FBI continues to investigate the accident, although no criminal charges have yet been filed.
The shipyard in Ningbo will carry out extensive repairs on the ship, enabling the ship Dali to resume commercial operations after the incident. In the meantime, lawsuits by the victims’ families and the construction company will continue in court for several years.
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Source: Marinelink
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