Baltimore bridge collapse: Singapore-flagged ship passed foreign port inspections, says MPA

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It would be "presumptive" to comment on any technical issues with the Dali while official investigations are ongoing, the ship's management said.

It would be"presumptive" to comment on any technical issues with the Dali while official investigations are ongoing, the ship's management said.

The September inspection was conducted by the US Coast Guard in New York on Sep 13. According to the Equasis data, the “standard examination” didn’t identify any deficiencies."Based on records, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore confirms that the vessel’s required classification society and statutory certificates covering the structural integrity of the vessel and functionality of the vessel’s equipment were valid at the time of the incident," the agency said.

Ship said to have lost propulsion and ability to maintain direction just before hitting Baltimore bridgeAll crew members and the two pilots on board were accounted for. Pilots are local specialists who help ship captains guide vessels safely into and out of ports. Synergy Marine and ship owners Grace Ocean are cooperating with the US Coast Guard's investigation into the collision, he added.

 

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