The cargo ship that collided with the bridge Francis Scott KD Baltimore (United States), a ship about 300 meters long and flying the Singaporean flag has been named DaliThe protagonist was one Another collision In the port of Antwerp on July 11, 2016, during one of several stops it made in Belgium between 2015 and 2019. On that occasion, They also confirmed to El Periódico de Catalunyafrom the same editorial group to which this newspaper belongs, of the port infrastructure, “the quay wall was damaged.”
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According to the specialized website “Shipwrecklog”, Dali was performing the maneuver Leaving the container terminal Heading to the port of Bremen when the ship's bow and stern turned He hit the wall From the dock the ship suffered Huge damage Several meters away from the helmet He stayed on his feet. There were no reports of injuries or possible contamination, though Daly said It was held in Antwerp for repair and inspection.
On the other hand, the website “Vesselfinder” indicates this in those Days when weather conditions were good The collision was caused by A Captain and pilot error. The pier was also damaged and the port authorities took a decision to do so Closed for security reasons.
“After an accident, it always happens Research by independent experts To determine damages. The port's communications director explained that the order in this case was implemented by the Maritime Commission. Elke VerbelenWithout mentioning details about the reasons for the collusion, the conclusions of the incident, or the measures taken at the time.
The same speaker points out that the boat He could not leave the port until after ensuring that the ship was seaworthy. “In the event of an accident, the ship cannot leave port until experts decide that it can sail safely,” he points out.
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