NTSB: Mispositioned wire label led to power loss on ship before Key Bridge collision
During a recent public meeting, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) disclosed that a power outage on a cargo ship due to an incorrectly placed wire label could have led to the vessel crashing into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge last March. The misplacement of the label, which occurred when the ship was constructed about ten years ago, may have disrupted the wire's connection, causing the power loss. The fatal crash resulted in the collapse of the bridge, claiming the lives of six construction workers. NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy emphasized the preventable nature of the tragedy and noted that the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause. The Singapore-flagged Dali container ship, chartered by Maersk, was en route to Sri Lanka when the collision took place. The NTSB's findings suggest that the wire label issue might have affected the vessel's steering and operation of various essential systems. The incident, which has brought about significant delays and costs for the bridge replacement project, serves as a somber reminder of the importance of thorough safety measures in marine transportation.
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