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In pictures: workers in Baltimore prepare to free Dali

Salvage teams in Baltimore are preparing to remove the section of bridge from Dali to free the stuck container ship.

Gary Howard, Middle East correspondent

May 7, 2024

1 Min Read
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An update from Key Bridge Unified Command said salvage crews continue to prepare for the complex task of removing the road piece on top of Dali. 

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Ahead of the removal, experts must analyse the state of multiple hazards caused by the ship's allision with the bridge. "Crushed containers, hull damage, and weight shifts are among the critical considerations crews must address during the bridge removal and refloating operation of the ship," said Unified Command.

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Sensors are in place to measure any changes to the position of key locations on the span and ship and to assess ant changes in stress as salvors continue to work on the ship and bridge debris. 

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About the Author

Gary Howard

Middle East correspondent

Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. 

Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events.

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