Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, a temporary 35-foot channel was opened to facilitate the movement of large cargo ships, marking a significant step towards the full reopening of the Port of Baltimore. The Balsa 94, a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, was among the first vessels to navigate through the channel, headed for St. John, Canada. The reopening of the channel is crucial as the port supports nearly 150,000 jobs and contributes over $15 million daily to the economy. The federal government is committed to rebuilding and fully reopening the port by the end of May. Five stranded vessels, including the Saimaagracht as the first, successfully moved through the channel. The Dali, a massive container ship, caused the bridge's collapse when it slammed into one of the support columns.
Itβs hard to believe itβs been 1 month since we awoke to the horrific news about the FSK Bridge. #TeamMaryland will continue to fight for and ensure resources, funding & relief from the federal government to address not just the economic impact facing MD, but the entire country. https://t.co/Jf8dApimWh
The ambitious makeover of the Baltimore port enabled the port last year to process record numbers of cargo, but also tied the cityβs fortunes to giant oceangoing vessels that some warned were prone to accidents. https://t.co/CQlH9dNrDq
The Port of Baltimore supports nearly 150,000 jobs and contributes over $15 million to our economy every day. Getting the Port up and running again is important for all Americans. The federal government will do everything we can to rebuild after this devastating tragedy. https://t.co/XHfFGzs5JK
Yesterday marks a major milestone toward fully reopening the Port of Baltimore by the end of May β the first large cargo ships traveling through the channel since the Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed. @POTUS will continue to lead a whole-of-government approach to reopen theβ¦ https://t.co/gLGg7Ckz5e
βBaltimore bridge disaster should be a wake-up call to the shipping industryβ Yes but will it be? We ignored the expert advice after the El Faro sunk and again after the USS Bonhomme Richard caught fire. How many Americans still care about the Bridge? How many will next yearβ¦ https://t.co/HDmNJgTh6Z
Five vessels that have been stranded for weeks are expected to finally leave Baltimore through the new, temporary channel. READ MORE: https://t.co/DLxQ141fFk
A bridge fell in Baltimore 3,000 miles away in San Diego ship pilots started developing training to avoid the coronado bridge Yet many are saying my call for fireboats in San Diego has zero to do with a pier fire in Oceanside π€¦ββοΈ Why do so many push back on lessons learned?
A bridge fell in Baltimore 3,000 miles away in San Diego ship pilots started developing training to avoid the coronado bridge Yet many are saying my call for fireboats in San Diego have zero to do with a pier fire in Oceanside π€¦ββοΈ Why do so many push back on lessons learned?
A bridge fell in Baltimore 3,000 miles away in San Diego ship pilots started developing training to avoid the coronado bridge Yet many are saying my call for fireboats in San Diego have zero to do with a pier fire in Oceanside π€¦ββοΈ When did we become so bad at lessons learned?
So what happens when a war starts & ships & shoreside facilities in San Diego are attacked by drones but we donβt have any fireboats because @SECNAV told Congress they arenβt needed? Theβll try putting out multiple fires with -checks notes- tiny hand lines & tiny police boats? https://t.co/otvIINORAx https://t.co/4YWtyr9QHz
" I warned you, but did you listen to me? Oh, no, you knew it all, didn't you? ... Well, it's always the same. I always tell them--... Do they listen to me?... Oh, no..." Fireboats in San Diego? Huh. https://t.co/oNSMSHFFtq https://t.co/9fZfgBzuDv
If only we learned a lesson from Bonhomme Richard and San Diego invested in some damn fireboats...but the @USNavy said no need. https://t.co/5HV5MHWpDN https://t.co/ZauD78bwZz
One of the first vessels to transit the Limited Access Channel at the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Gives a sense of scale of just how large the Dali is. https://t.co/jYQjz0keCB
This wouldn't have been possible without tireless effort from @USACEBaltimore, @USCG and the entire Unified Command who have worked 24/7 to clear portions of this channel. And nonstop work continues to clear and reopen the full channel and Port! https://t.co/ScG5APahXG
On Thursday, the vessel moved through the channel guided by two tug boats. It passed slowly by the wreckage of the bridge and the Dali, the massive container ship that caused the collapse when it slammed into one of the bridgeβs support columns. https://t.co/t0sPNbfFQn
Big day in Baltimore! The Saimaagracht was the first vessel to successfully move through the temporary 35-foot deep channel from the Port of Baltimoreβs public terminals. Great work @USCG sector Baltimore and @USACEBaltimore. https://t.co/KwGBuKwFCR
Balsa 94, a cargo ship, sailed just before 10 a.m. ET with the help of two tugboats, passing chunks of the fallen steel bridge and the still grounded Dali freighter. https://t.co/2jSH2vSKaE
On March 26, this moment seemed so far from reality. Today, the first cargo ship passed through a newly opened 35-foot channel. Each day I am amazed by the tenacity of the people on the frontlines of this clean-up. Together, Team Maryland gets the work done. https://t.co/CMx56EHKhh
Baltimore Bridge Wreck Removal: First Departure https://t.co/268kGMdrWN
The Balsa 94, a bulk carrier sailing under a Panama flag, passed through the new 35-foot (12-meter) channel headed for St. John, Canada. https://t.co/WdnebNkpOu https://t.co/WdnebNkpOu
The ship is one of five stranded vessels expected to pass through the new, temporary channel. https://t.co/yi5lTc4hgh
NEW: Thousands of workers are still out of work weeks after the Baltimore bridge collapsed. Mainstream news is focusing on how the tragedy will affect the supply chain and the stock market. We went to Baltimore to see how itβs affecting port workers and their families. https://t.co/NSwhDt71NN
Maersk May Set Up Container-on-Barge Service to Reach Baltimore https://t.co/HECcdYoHHJ
Baltimore To Reopen to Large Commercial Traffic...But With Restrictions. https://t.co/zp99XuSoUs
Officials plan to open a 35-foot channel Thursday to reinvigorate business at the port. https://t.co/D08s6An0JH