US authorities have begun interviewing personnel, together with Indian crew members, onboard the crippled container ship ‘Dali’ that collided towards a key bridge in Baltimore this week.
The two.6-km-long, four-lane Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Patapsco River, got here crashing down after the 984-foot ship collided towards it.
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Delivery firm Synergy Group, which manages the Singapore-flagged ‘DALI’, mentioned in a press release on Thursday that the US company Nationwide Transportation Security Board (NTSB) boarded the vessel on Wednesday and picked up paperwork, voyage information recorder extracts, and different proof as a part of their investigation.
“The NTSB additionally started interviewing crew members. We’ll proceed to cooperate with investigators all through this course of, Synergy mentioned.
DALI’s house owners Grace Ocean Pte Ltd and Synergy had confirmed the protection of all crew members and two pilots aboard the vessel.
They, nevertheless, reported one minor harm and mentioned the injured crew member had been handled and discharged from the hospital.
One of many crew members who was injured returned to the vessel on Wednesday after being handled, Synergy mentioned.
The ship managers have activated their psychological well being crew to offer trauma counselling for crew members feeling distressed, and that service will proceed.
The Ministry of Exterior Affairs in Delhi mentioned that there are 20 Indians onboard the cargo ship and the Indian Embassy is in shut contact with them and the native authorities
Our info is that there are 21 crew members, of which 20 are Indians. All of them are in good condition, in good well being. Considered one of them obtained injured barely, and wanted to have some stitches, and stitches got. And, he has gone again to the ship, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned in response to a question throughout his weekly media briefing.
He additionally mentioned the Indian Embassy within the US is in shut contact with the Indians onboard the ship and in addition native authorities.
Following the incident, the Indian Embassy in Washington DC had mentioned in a publish on X that it condoles the unlucky accident” in Baltimore.
“Our heartfelt condolences to all affected by the unlucky accident on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the Indian Embassy had mentioned.
It mentioned the Embassy has created a devoted hotline for any Indian residents who could also be affected or require help because of the tragedy.
Six individuals, who had been a part of a building crew repairing potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when the collision occurred within the early hours of March 26, are presumed lifeless.
Divers recovered the our bodies of two of the development staff from a crimson pickup truck discovered submerged within the Patapsco River and the search is on for the remaining 4 victims.
Synergy prolonged its deepest sympathies to the households of the 2 individuals misplaced following the incident within the Baltimore Harbour.
We stay hopeful that continued efforts will result in the restoration of the employees who stay lacking, it mentioned.
Synergy Group’s emergency response crew is on the bottom in Baltimore and is coordinating with officers on all phases of the restoration and remediation efforts.
We deeply remorse this incident and the issues it has brought about for the individuals of Baltimore and the area’s economic system that depends on this vitally necessary port, the group mentioned.
On Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg predicted the restoration effort for town and port will not be fast. He warned of provide chain disruptions, saying, “The impression of this incident goes to be felt all through the area and actually all through our provide chains.
