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The deadly Baltimore bridge collapse may be sign of a larger problem involving ship propulsion issues in the United States.

Apr 17, 2024

Cargo ship in Baltimore disaster one of hundreds in US to lose propulsion

Six people died after a cargo ship lost propulsion causing the vessel to slam into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26. Now, it’s being revealed that the incident may be part of a larger problem involving ships losing propulsion in U.S. waterways. A Washington Post analysis on Tuesday, April 16, revealed…

The Port of Baltimore faces extensive recovery efforts as authorities work to provide support to impacted workers and businesses.

Apr 12, 2024

Thousands of Baltimore port workers not getting paid after Key Bridge collapse

Nearly three weeks have passed since a container ship lost power and collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore, causing it to collapse into the Patapsco River on March 26. There is extensive work ahead before operations return to normal. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in collaboration with the…

The Foreign Dredge Act makes the cleanup of Key Bridge far more difficult than it should be. Congress should repeal it.

Apr 10, 2024

Congress should repeal the Foreign Dredge Act

The collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge presents challenges for cleanup and construction crews who rely on dredging vessels to complete their work. That’s partly because of the Foreign Dredge Act, a 1906 law that prohibits foreign-made dredging vessels. Congress is now introducing a measure to revise parts of that law, although previous attempts to do…

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, former Navy Aviator Rob Roy uploads videos to show viewers an inside look at life as a naval aviator.

Apr 10, 2024

Go behind the scenes in the life of a Navy officer: Weapons and Warfare

This episode of Weapons and Warfare features former naval aviator Rob Roy, who is sharing his military experience with host Ryan Robertson one video at a time. Roy takes viewers inside the cockpit of the soon-to-be-retired C-2 Greyhound for an up-close education of what it’s like to work and fly from what’s been called a…

Container ship loses power near Verrazzano Bridge, Coast Guard responds, reminiscent of recent deadly Baltimore incident.

Apr 09, 2024

Container ship loses propulsion near New York’s Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

A container ship lost some power and propulsion abilities in New York Harbor near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Friday, April 5. The incident occurred weeks after another container ship lost power and struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, March 26. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that the APL Qingdao container ship…

Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, nearly a dozen ships remain stuck at the Port of Baltimore.

Apr 05, 2024

Cargo ships critical for supporting US military trapped in Baltimore

Nearly a dozen ships are reportedly stuck at the Port of Baltimore behind the wreckage of the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Four of the ships stuck are part of the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Ready Reserve Force, which is used to support U.S. military operations overseas. The U.S. ships that are stuck…

A cargo ship collision caused a bridge to collapse in Baltimore, impacting trade, with recovery estimated to cost $400 million.

Apr 05, 2024

Biden to outline federal response during visit to site of Baltimore bridge collapse

President Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday to get an update on the aftermath of the major bridge collapse in the city and outline federal response efforts in the 10 days since it fell.

After a deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore the debate over who should pay the damages is underway.

Apr 04, 2024

As costs soar, who foots the bill for Baltimore bridge collapse?

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, which killed six people in Baltimore, could see insured losses between $2 billion to $4 billion. The figures could make it “the most expensive marine insured loss in history.” However, who will pay and how much depends on who is asked. President Joe Biden, who is scheduled to visit…

President Biden wants to use public funds to cover costs that private insurance companies are already obligated to cover.

Apr 03, 2024

Americans should not have to pay to rebuild Key Bridge

The collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore represents a major setback for the Port of Baltimore and the entire East Coast highway network. Although the debris removal may be completed within a few weeks, the reconstruction process will be both time-consuming and expensive. Some estimates suggest the cost could exceed $1 billion. So who…

Waterways play an important role in shipping, but the destruction of the Key Bridge in Baltimore will have minor consequences in the U.S.

Apr 01, 2024

Why I don’t care about the fallen bridge in Baltimore

A substantial cleanup effort is underway to clear the wreckage caused by a cargo ship losing power and colliding with one of the pillars supporting the Key Bridge in the Baltimore Harbor. The Maryland governor’s office has confirmed that the cleanup operation at the site will run continuously, and President Biden has emphasized the critical…

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