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Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse seeks to blame others as liability case takes shape
Read full article: Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse seeks to blame others as liability case takes shapeThe owner and manager of the container ship Dali are seeking to minimize their responsibility for the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse.
Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse agrees to pay $102 million for cleanup
Read full article: Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse agrees to pay $102 million for cleanupThe owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse have agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department.
A historically Black community grapples with lasting impacts after Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: A historically Black community grapples with lasting impacts after Baltimore bridge collapseIn the aftermath of the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, residents of a historically Black community northeast of the city are facing an uncertain future.
Baltimore longshoremen sue owner and manager of ship that caused the Key Bridge collapse
Read full article: Baltimore longshoremen sue owner and manager of ship that caused the Key Bridge collapseA group of Baltimore longshoremen have filed a class action lawsuit against the owner and manager of the ship that caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
FBI agents have boarded vessel managed by company whose other cargo ship collapsed Baltimore bridge
Read full article: FBI agents have boarded vessel managed by company whose other cargo ship collapsed Baltimore bridgeThe FBI has confirmed that federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company as a cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse.
Road work inspector who leaped to safety during Baltimore bridge collapse to file claim
Read full article: Road work inspector who leaped to safety during Baltimore bridge collapse to file claimAttorneys for a road construction inspector who survived the Baltimore bridge collapse in March are planning to file a claim against the owner and manager of the ship that lost power and crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Ship owner cut corners on repairs before deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, US says in $100M lawsuit
Read full article: Ship owner cut corners on repairs before deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, US says in $100M lawsuitThe U.S. Justice Department is suing the owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse.
For families of Key Bridge collapse victims, a search for justice begins
Read full article: For families of Key Bridge collapse victims, a search for justice beginsThe families of the six construction workers killed in the collapse of Maryland's Francis Scott Key Bridge plan to file legal claims against the owner and manager of the container ship that lost power and struck the bridge.
Baltimore bridge collapse survivor recounts fighting for his life
Read full article: Baltimore bridge collapse survivor recounts fighting for his lifeThe only person who survived falling from Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge during its catastrophic collapse says he watched in horror as his coworkers, friends and relatives plunged to their deaths.
Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debris
Read full article: Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debrisA Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore has approved a $50.3 million emergency contract with a company that removed debris from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The White House wants $4 billion to rebuild Key Bridge in Baltimore and respond to other disasters
Read full article: The White House wants $4 billion to rebuild Key Bridge in Baltimore and respond to other disastersThe White House is seeking roughly $4 billion in additional emergency funding from Congress for costs related to the collapse and repair of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore and to respond to other disasters that have occurred around the U.S. in recent months.
Cargo ship crew can leave the US under deal to comply with probe into Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: Cargo ship crew can leave the US under deal to comply with probe into Baltimore bridge collapseCrew members on the cargo ship Dali can head home under an agreement that allows lawyers to question them as part of investigations into the cause of the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Attorneys for Baltimore seek to keep crew members from bridge collapse ship from returning home
Read full article: Attorneys for Baltimore seek to keep crew members from bridge collapse ship from returning homeAttorneys are asking a federal judge to prevent crew members on the cargo ship Dali from returning to their home countries as investigations continue into the deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.
Baltimore’s busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse, and a return to normal is expected
Read full article: Baltimore’s busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse, and a return to normal is expectedAuthorities anticipate that commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore will soon return to normal levels after its main channel fully reopened earlier this week.
Baltimore shipping channel fully reopens after bridge collapse
Read full article: Baltimore shipping channel fully reopens after bridge collapseThe main shipping channel into Baltimore’s port has fully reopened to its original depth and width following the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Johns Hopkins team assessing nation's bridges after deadly Baltimore collapse
Read full article: Johns Hopkins team assessing nation's bridges after deadly Baltimore collapseResearchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore are assessing the country’s bridges after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had 4 blackouts before disaster. Here's what we know
Read full article: Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had 4 blackouts before disaster. Here's what we knowThe Dali container ship experienced a near perfect storm of calamities before it struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.
Investigation continues into 4 electrical blackouts on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: Investigation continues into 4 electrical blackouts on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapseInvestigators say the electrical blackouts experienced by the container ship Dali before it left Baltimore’s port were “mechanically distinct from” those that resulted in the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge hours later.
Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving port
Read full article: Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving portInvestigators probing the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore said in a preliminary report the cargo ship Dali experienced an electrical blackout about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore and yet again shortly before it slammed into the bridge and killed six construction workers.
Collapsed Baltimore bridge span comes down with a boom after crews set off chain of explosives
Read full article: Collapsed Baltimore bridge span comes down with a boom after crews set off chain of explosivesCrews have set off a chain of explosives to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Controlled demolition at Baltimore bridge collapse site postponed due to weather
Read full article: Controlled demolition at Baltimore bridge collapse site postponed due to weatherThe controlled demolition of the largest remaining steel span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has been postponed because of weather conditions.
Body of last missing construction worker recovered from Baltimore bridge collapse site
Read full article: Body of last missing construction worker recovered from Baltimore bridge collapse siteOfficials say the body of the last missing construction worker killed in the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March has been recovered.
Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge
Read full article: Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridgeA Maryland transportation official says the state plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion.
New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key bridge wreckage in Baltimore
Read full article: New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key bridge wreckage in BaltimoreThe first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago.
Baltimore port to open deeper channel, enabling some cargo ships to pass after bridge collapse
Read full article: Baltimore port to open deeper channel, enabling some cargo ships to pass after bridge collapseThe Port of Baltimore is preparing to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to get in and out for a few days.
Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship's deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup
Read full article: Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship's deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanupSalvage crews at the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are turning their focus to the thousands of tons of debris sitting atop the massive cargo ship that veered off course last month.
Owner of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse asks cargo owners to help cover salvage costs
Read full article: Owner of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse asks cargo owners to help cover salvage costsThe owner of the container ship Dali has initiated a process requiring owners of the cargo on board to share salvage costs after the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridge
Read full article: Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridgeSalvage crews at the site of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge are using the largest crane on the eastern seaboard to remove sections of the wreckage and deposit them at a nearby processing yard.
Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source says
Read full article: Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source saysSomeone with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the massive container ship that caused the deadly collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical issues hours before it left the port.
Investigators focus on electrical system of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: Investigators focus on electrical system of ship in Baltimore bridge collapseFederal safety investigators are focusing on the electrical power system of the massive container ship that veered off course and crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge last month.
Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continues
Read full article: Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continuesA Maryland senator says a third channel will open this month at Baltimore’s port after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse two weeks ago.
Maryland governor and members of Congress to meet to discuss support for rebuilding collapsed bridge
Read full article: Maryland governor and members of Congress to meet to discuss support for rebuilding collapsed bridgeMaryland Gov. Wes Moore plans to meet this week with members of Congress to discuss support for rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Salvage crews have begun removing containers from the ship that collapsed Baltimore's Key bridge
Read full article: Salvage crews have begun removing containers from the ship that collapsed Baltimore's Key bridgeSalvage crews have begun removing containers from the deck of the cargo ship that crashed into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, an important step toward the full reopening of one of the nation’s main shipping lanes.
In wake of Baltimore bridge collapse, Florida lawmakers, maritime leaders meet to talk port safety, infrastructure
Read full article: In wake of Baltimore bridge collapse, Florida lawmakers, maritime leaders meet to talk port safety, infrastructureCongressional and maritime leaders met in Miami on Friday to discuss port safety, security and infrastructure.
Biden tours collapsed Baltimore bridge as clearing proceeds and declares ‘your nation has your back’
Read full article: Biden tours collapsed Baltimore bridge as clearing proceeds and declares ‘your nation has your back’President Joe Biden has gotten a firsthand look at efforts to clear away the hulking remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Maritime terminal prepares for influx of redirected ships as Baltimore bridge cleanup continues
Read full article: Maritime terminal prepares for influx of redirected ships as Baltimore bridge cleanup continuesThe only maritime shipping terminal currently operating in the Port of Baltimore is preparing to process an influx of redirected ships as crews continue clearing the wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
What do a top-secret CIA mission and the Maryland bridge wreck have in common? Well, the same crane
Read full article: What do a top-secret CIA mission and the Maryland bridge wreck have in common? Well, the same craneA floating crane that’s been hauling away shattered steel from a collapsed Baltimore bridge played a much different role during the Cold War.
Workers had little warning as Maryland bridge collapsed, raising concerns over safety, communication
Read full article: Workers had little warning as Maryland bridge collapsed, raising concerns over safety, communicationIn the moments before the cargo ship Dali rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge and sent it crumbling into the water, a flurry of urgent warnings crackled over radios and enabled police to block traffic from getting on the span, likely saving lives.
Second channel opened allowing some vessels to bypass wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site
Read full article: Second channel opened allowing some vessels to bypass wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse siteCrews have opened a second temporary channel allowing limited marine traffic to bypass the wreckage of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which is blocking the vital port’s main shipping channel.
Cargo ship's owner and manager seek to limit legal liability for deadly bridge disaster in Baltimore
Read full article: Cargo ship's owner and manager seek to limit legal liability for deadly bridge disaster in BaltimoreThe owner and manager of a cargo ship that rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge before it collapsed are seeking to limit their legal liability for the deadly disaster.
A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site
Read full article: A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse siteOfficials say the U.S. Coast Guard has opened a temporary alternate channel for vessels clearing debris at the site of the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concrete
Read full article: Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concreteCrews continue the complicated and meticulous operation of removing the steel and concrete from the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identity
Read full article: In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identityGenerations of working-class Marylanders watched in disbelief this week as an iconic symbol of their maritime culture crumbled into the Patapsco River.
Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge
Read full article: Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridgeEngineers in Maryland are working on the daunting task of removing the remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the Patapsco River.
Baltimore bridge collapse: Who will pay for the destroyed bridge, harmed businesses and lost lives?
Read full article: Baltimore bridge collapse: Who will pay for the destroyed bridge, harmed businesses and lost lives?The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland is a multi-layered tragedy: For the families and friends of those killed or presumed dead, it’s a profound and personal loss.
Could tugboats have helped avert the bridge collapse tragedy in Baltimore?
Read full article: Could tugboats have helped avert the bridge collapse tragedy in Baltimore?Tugboats were not escorting the massive cargo ship Dali when it lost power in the Port of Baltimore and slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, toppling the span and killing six people.
Face familiar to Jacksonville residents helping with NTSB investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: Face familiar to Jacksonville residents helping with NTSB investigation into Baltimore bridge collapseFormer Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is on the NTSB team in Baltimore, working to get to the bottom of what happened when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship that lost power.
Activists watch for potential impact on environment as Key Bridge cleanup unfolds
Read full article: Activists watch for potential impact on environment as Key Bridge cleanup unfoldsAs authorities begin removing twisted wreckage from the the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, they’re confronting the potential for environmental fallout.
Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost at least $400 million, experts say
Read full article: Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost at least $400 million, experts sayExperts say rebuilding Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge could take anywhere from 18 months to several years.
As cranes arrive at Baltimore bridge collapse site, governor describes daunting task of cleaning up
Read full article: As cranes arrive at Baltimore bridge collapse site, governor describes daunting task of cleaning upA crane that can lift 1,000 tons has appeared near the site of a collapsed highway bridge in Baltimore as crews prepare to begin clearing wreckage.
Baltimore bridge collapse puts the highly specialized role of ship's pilot under the spotlight
Read full article: Baltimore bridge collapse puts the highly specialized role of ship's pilot under the spotlightTwo pilots were at the helm of the cargo ship Dali on Tuesday when it lost power and, minutes later, crashed into a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse and kill six construction workers.
Chairman of JAXPORT addresses impact on supply chain after Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: Chairman of JAXPORT addresses impact on supply chain after Baltimore bridge collapseAs concerns arise over the effect of the Baltimore bridge collapse on the supply chain, how goods are transported in and out of ports, the chairman of the Jacksonville Port Authority laid out the impact the accident is having in Jacksonville.
Patchwork international regulations govern cargo ships like the one that toppled Baltimore bridge
Read full article: Patchwork international regulations govern cargo ships like the one that toppled Baltimore bridgeCritics say the patchwork system of safety regulations governing massive cargo ships like the one that toppled a Baltimore bridge this week can allow shippers to skirt oversight.
Biden OKs $60M in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse as governor warns of 'very long road ahead'
Read full article: Biden OKs $60M in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse as governor warns of 'very long road ahead'Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has been granted $60 million in immediate federal aid but warns of a “very long road ahead” after the Baltimore bridge collapse.
What to know about the cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized ocean monster that took down a Baltimore bridge
Read full article: What to know about the cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized ocean monster that took down a Baltimore bridgeHere’s what to know about the cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six construction workers presumed dead.
Debate emerges over whether modern protections could have saved Baltimore bridge
Read full article: Debate emerges over whether modern protections could have saved Baltimore bridgeA debate has emerged over whether modern safety protections could have saved a Baltimore bridge after it was struck by a cargo ship.
County-by-county: The condition of Florida’s bridges
Read full article: County-by-county: The condition of Florida’s bridgesThe collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore after it was hit by a cargo ship has again put a focus on the condition of the nation’s bridges, some of which are aging. The Federal Highway Administration maintains a database of the nation’s bridges, with details on the characteristics and conditions of the bridges, based on inspections conducted by the agencies that maintain the spans.
Baltimore bridge collapse: Ships carrying cars and heavy equipment need to find a new harbor
Read full article: Baltimore bridge collapse: Ships carrying cars and heavy equipment need to find a new harborManufacturers and shippers are scrambling to figure out where they can load or unload cargo while the main operations at the Port of Baltimore remain closed due to Tuesday’s deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
Read full article: Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials sayThe U.S. Coast Guard says the cargo ship that crashed into and collapsed a bridge in Baltimore underwent “routine engine maintenance” in port beforehand.
‘People should feel safe’: Civil engineer assures Jacksonville has safe bridges after Baltimore collapse
Read full article: ‘People should feel safe’: Civil engineer assures Jacksonville has safe bridges after Baltimore collapseAfter many people woke up to news about the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsing after a cargo ship crashed into it, people wanted to know about the safety measures in place in Jacksonville.
Op-Ed: A bridge to Jacksonville from Baltimore
Read full article: Op-Ed: A bridge to Jacksonville from BaltimoreAs I approach my 14th year at News4JAX, I reflect on my view of the bridges in this similar city. When the Landing was opened, it was mirrored after Harborplace in Baltimore. The River City is more like Baltimore than many people know.
TELL US: Does the Baltimore bridge collapse make you fearful of driving on bridges, or do you feel safe?
Read full article: TELL US: Does the Baltimore bridge collapse make you fearful of driving on bridges, or do you feel safe?News4JAX Anchor Joy Purdy covered a story and shared her fear of bridges in 2022. Many News4JAX Insiders inundated Purdy with comments and praise about her vulnerability and shared their fears of bridges.
The technology JFRD would use if a marine disaster happened in Jacksonville
Read full article: The technology JFRD would use if a marine disaster happened in JacksonvilleNews4JAX spoke with local first responders about the technology used to find people stranded in the water and got a behind-the-scenes look at how the marine units for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) would rescue someone if anything like that ever were to happen here.
Baltimore bridge collapse and port closure send companies scrambling to reroute cargo
Read full article: Baltimore bridge collapse and port closure send companies scrambling to reroute cargoThe stunning collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is diverting shipping and trucking around one of the busiest ports on America’s East Coast.
Who was Francis Scott Key, whose namesake bridge fell? His poem became 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
Read full article: Who was Francis Scott Key, whose namesake bridge fell? His poem became 'The Star-Spangled Banner'A major bridge that collapsed in Baltimore after getting hit by a ship is named for Francis Scott Key, who turned a wartime experience into the poem that became the national anthem of the United States.
Major bridge in Baltimore collapses after being struck by cargo ship, sending cars into river
Read full article: Major bridge in Baltimore collapses after being struck by cargo ship, sending cars into riverA major bridge in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it early Tuesday, and several vehicles fell into the river below.
Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams into support column; 6 presumed dead
Read full article: Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams into support column; 6 presumed deadA cargo ship has lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore, destroying the span in seconds and plunging it into the river.