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maritime-safety1 year ago•6 min saved

"Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Could Tugboats Have Prevented the Tragedy?"

The recent bridge collapse tragedy in Baltimore has sparked debate over the use of tugboat escorts for large cargo ships. While tugboat escorts are not required in many U.S. ports due to cost concerns, maritime experts believe they could have made a difference in averting the disaster if they had accompanied the 95,000-ton cargo ship Dali for a longer duration. The tragedy has raised questions about the need for more stringent tugboat escort requirements to safeguard critical infrastructure, but concerns over costs and potential impacts on efficiency and safety of waterways persist within the shipping industry.

via The Associated Press|

#bridge-collapse #maritime-safety #port-operations

disaster-recovery1 year ago•5 min saved

"Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Wreckage Removal Begins as Port Crisis Deepens"

The largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard is being transported to Baltimore to begin removing wreckage from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which has halted the search for four missing workers and disrupted the city's port operations. Maryland Governor Wes Moore emphasized the national economic impact and the long road to recovery, expressing gratitude for $60 million in immediate aid from the Biden administration. The collision and collapse, which appeared to be an accident, involved a cargo ship that was carrying nearly 4,700 shipping containers, some with hazardous materials. The disruption will affect dockworkers, commuters, and U.S. consumers, with efforts underway to minimize supply chain problems.

via The Associated Press|

#baltimore #bridge-collapse #cargo-ship

cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

"DP World Cyberattack Disrupts Australian Port Operations"

DP World, one of Australia's major ports operators, has suspended operations at its container terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth since Friday due to a cyber-attack. The company, which manages around 40% of goods entering and leaving the country, expects the sites to remain closed for days as it recovers. The cyber-attack has not affected the supply of goods to major Australian supermarkets. The government has not yet identified the perpetrators of the attack, and DP World has disconnected its ports from the internet to prevent further unauthorized access. The disruption comes amid ongoing industrial action and raises concerns about potential supply chain disruptions.

via BBC.com|

#australia #cyber-attack #cybersecurity