MPA to probe whether S’pore law violated in Dali ship crash that led to Baltimore bridge collapse

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Officials from Singapore were set to arrive in Baltimore on March 28 to help with the investigations.

The Dali crashed into one of the pillars of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26.

In an update on March 27, MPA said TSIB, which is under Singapore’s Ministry of Transport, will be conducting an independent marine safety investigation under the International Maritime Organisation’s Casualty Investigation Code to identify lessons that will help prevent future marine casualties. As the Singapore flag administration, MPA said it takes its responsibilities for the safety of Singapore-registered vessels “very seriously”, and works with eight classification societies to survey, inspect and ensure Singapore-flagged vessels comply with all statutory requirements.

MPA said on March 26 that there were 22 crew members on board the Dali during the allision with the bridge. All of them, including two pilots, were reported safe.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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