Salvage crews are getting ready to use explosives to separate the Dali container ship and the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, more than a month after the bridge collapse.
According to NBC News, Unified Command Petty Officer Ronald Hodges stated that precision explosive charges will be utilized to dislodge the sections of the bridge that are currently trapped on top of containers on the ship.
When the explosives are detonated, the ship’s crew, who have been on board since the initial crash, will remain in place for shelter.
Hodge’s prioritized safety above all else when making the decision for the unified command. The safety of the salvage crew members is also of utmost importance.
Governor Wes Moore (D) explained that the decision to keep the ship’s crew on board is based on their adherence to “best practices and historic best practices” for removing large amounts of steel.
According to WBAL TV, the speaker stated that once the precision cutting operation is completed, they have the necessary tools to safely remove the steel from the water, refloat the Dali, and reopen the federal channel.
According to a spokesperson for the ship’s owners, ensuring safety is the utmost priority for everyone involved. The company has been informed about the plan, and their representatives will be present at the site throughout the process.
According to NBC News, the spokesperson, Darrell Wilson, stated that the salvage community in Baltimore consists of some of the most skilled experts in the field who are currently involved in this response.
The crew wasted no time in getting to work, swiftly and efficiently cutting and removing the very first piece of wreckage from the bridge a few days after the collapse.
According to NBC News, the explosive process is anticipated to span several days and is contingent on the weather. Hodges stated that every effort will be made to avert additional damage.
Salvage teams have made a significant discovery in the aftermath of the collapse as they have recovered the sixth and final missing body of a construction worker. The body of José Mynor López, aged 37, was located by divers.
The Dali lost power on March 26, but it was able to issue a last-minute mayday call. This call alerted the police, who were able to halt traffic just moments before the crash.
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