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maritime-safety1 year ago•1 min saved

"Tugboat Requirement for Ship Transit and I-95 Section Collapse in Philadelphia"

A former Navy officer emphasizes the importance of tugboats for transiting ships in the wake of the recent ship collision at the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore harbor, stressing that the absence of tugboats was a critical mistake and could have prevented the collision. He recalls the vigilance required during harbor transits and the use of tugboats to assist in maintaining safe speeds and preventing accidents.

via PennLive|

#maritime-accidents #maritime-navigation #maritime-safety

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

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Grounded Ship in Suez Canal Successfully Refloated

A large ship, Xin Hai Tong 23, was briefly stranded in the Suez Canal due to an engine malfunction, but was successfully refloated by tugboats. The incident disrupted at least two convoys of ships, but shipping activity on both directions is expected to return to normal soon. The Suez Canal is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, with approximately 12% of the world's trade moving through it. The incident has revived concerns about a disruption to global trade, especially after the six-day blockage caused by the Ever Given in March 2021.

via Reuters|

#business #global-trade #shipping