The collapse of the Baltimore bridge span resulted in a boom

Safety precautions for the demolishment of the Baltimore Dali and a videographic from the Baltimore Harbor Observatorics Observatory

The Dali will be brought back into the Port of Baltimore after it is controlled demolished. Thousands of longshoremen, truckers and small business owners will be provided relief when maritime traffic return to normal once the ship is removed.

William Marks, a spokesperson for the crew, said they would shelter “in a designated safe place” during the demolition. He said in an email all precautions are being taken to ensure everyone’s safety.

In a videographic released this week, authorities said engineers are using precision cuts to control how the trusses break down. They said the method allows for “surgical precision” and is one of the safest and most efficient ways to remove steel under a high level of tension. The steel structure will be “thrust away from the Dali” when the explosives send it tumbling into the water, according to the videographic.

“It’s important to note that this controlled demolition is not like what you would see in a movie,” the video says, noting that from a distance it will sound like fireworks or loud thunder and give off puffs of smoke.

Footprints of the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2004: An Explosive Detonation by a Massive Container Ship

The crew of the vessel have not been allowed to leave since the disaster. Officials said they’ve been busy maintaining the ship and assisting investigators. The crew members from India and SriLanka are from India.

The construction workers whose remains were recovered were appreciated by both the state and federal officials. The last body was recovered from the underwater wreckage last week. All of the victims were Latino immigrants who came to the U.S. for job opportunities. They were repairing the bridge when it was destroyed.

BALTIMORE — After weeks of preparation, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled demolition Sunday to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, which came crashing down under the impact of a massive container ship on March 26.

The ship didn’t get to its destination and was arranged by Maersk. Its crew sent a mayday call saying they had lost power and had no control of the steering system. Minutes later, the ship rammed into the bridge.

The explosives flashed orange and let off plumes of black smoke upon detonation. The longest trusses toppled away from the grounded Dali container ship and slid off its bow, sending a wall of water splashing back toward the ship.

Officials expect to refloat the ship within the next few days. The tugboats will take it to a terminal at the port. It will likely stay there for a while and be fixed up before being sent to a shipyard for larger repairs.

“This was a very big milestone for the Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District,” said Col. Estee Pinchasin, Baltimore District Commander for the Army Corps of Engineers. She said that crews don’t intend to use any more explosives.

No injuries or problems were reported as the crew of the ship stayed on board during the detonation, according to O’Connell.

Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Comes Down With A Boom – A Best Practice Under Governor Wes Moore’s Presence of a Heavy Ion Collision

Engineers spent weeks preparing to use explosives to break down the span, which was an estimated 500 feet (152 meters) long and weighs up to 600 tons (544 metric tons). The demolition was postponed Sunday because of thunderstorms.

“This is a best practice,” Gov. Wes Moore said at a news conference Monday, noting that there have been no injuries during the cleanup to date. “Safety is our top priority in this operation.”

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the bridge collapse. Officials have said the safety board investigation will focus on the ship’s electrical system.

Officials said the operation remains on track to reopen the port’s 50-foot (15-meter) deep draft channel by the end of May. Until then, crews have established a temporary channel that’s slightly shallower. Officials said 365 commercial vessels have passed through the port in recent weeks. The port normally processes more cars and farm equipment than any other in the country.

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The Baltimore Key Bridge Disaster and “The Star-Spangled Banner”: Nancy Pelosi, a Baltimore native who spent decades in the Army of 1812

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Baltimore native whose father and brother served as mayor decades ago, compared the Key Bridge disaster to the overnight bombardment of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry, which long ago inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the War of 1812. She said both are proof of Maryland’s resilience.

Pelosi attended the news conference with two of her relatives. She was impressed by the quick response of various government agencies and the fact that they didn’t sacrifice safety.