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NY Post
New York Post
26 Mar 2024


NextImg:Francis Scott Key bridge ship was involved in 2016 incident, port authorities say

The same vessel that collapsed a major bridge in Baltimore Tuesday was also involved in a collision while leaving the Port of Antwerp, Belgium, in 2016.

Port authorities confirmed to CNN that the Dali cargo ship was also involved in aA U.S. Coast Guard vessel secures the perimeter, after the Dali cargo vessel crashed into the Francis Scott Key BridgeA U.S. Coast Guard vessel secures the perimeter, after the Dali cargo vessel crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridgen “incident” in Belgium in 2016.

According to the maritime incident archive Shipwrecklog, the Dali was attempting to leave the container terminal to head to Bremerhaven, Germany, when its bow reportedly swung around, causing the stern to scrape the side of the quay and damaging several meters of the hull.

Remnants of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after a container ship collision. AP
Emergency personnel working at the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., on March 26, 2024
Emergency personnel working at the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. REUTERS

Officials in Singapore, where the ship is from, said there were 22 crew members aboard the Dali at the time of the fiery crash.

Follow along with The Post’s coverage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore says it is working with the US Coast Guard following the incident.

This is a developing story.