Biden heads off bridge collapse scrutiny with trip to Baltimore
President Joe Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday to survey the cleanup of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge as his administration attempts to head off past criticism over his handling of catastrophic events. Since a cargo ship collided with the bridge last week, killing six people, Biden has sent several high-ranking administration officials, […]
US Army Corps of Engineers plans to reopen Port of Baltimore by end of April after Key Bridge collapse
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced a tentative schedule for opening limited access channels to restore safe navigation in and out of the country. port of baltimore After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, cutting off a vital waterway. The USACE announced plans to open the 80-foot-wide, 35-foot-deep channel by the end […]
Can Georgia, South Carolina ports help after the Baltimore bridge collapse?
(The Center Square) — Georgia and South Carolina port officials say they are willing to help their counterparts in Baltimore until their port resumes normal service after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. “Customers are still evaluating all their options in the market for Baltimore cargo,” the Georgia Ports Authority said in a statement. “Many will […]
Maryland divers guided by sonar due to extreme poor visibility in Key Bridge repair
Divers are relying on sonar technology to guide them underwater as salvage efforts continue after Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last week. Col. Estee S. Pinchacin, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Baltimore, said Wednesday that the Coda Octopus is the primary survey tool used by divers. “So visibility, if you’re […]
Here’s Why It Could Take Longer To Rebuild The Baltimore Bridge Than The Whole Transcontinental Railroad
Efforts to rebuild the recently collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore, Maryland, could soon become a multi-year quagmire as a result of environmental bureaucracy under the Biden administration, experts say Daily -Told the Caller News Foundation. In late March, a container ship traveling from the Port of Baltimore across the Patapsco River collided with […]
REPORT: Driver Credits Police, Late Passenger She Was Picking Up With Saving Her Life From Bridge Collapse
Gayle Fairman, an uber driver, credited a late passenger and the police for preventing her from being on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed Tuesday, WBALTV 11 reported Thursday. Fairman received a call early Tuesday morning to pick up a passenger at an Amazon facilities in Sparrow Point and drive this person to […]
City of Baltimore to provide $1M in subsidies for workers impacted by bridge collapse
FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin gives an update on cleanup efforts after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on “Claman Countdown.” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced Wednesday that the city will provide $1 million in funding to subsidize wages for workers affected by the city’s temporary closure. port of baltimore After the […]
Maryland crane used to clean up bridge collapse also was used for a 1970s CIA mission
These days, a floating crane called the Chesapeake 1000 (nicknamed “Chessie”) has been tasked with the grueling task of salvaging shattered steel from last week’s deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore. I have taken on many jobs over the decades. But Crane’s most notable activity, until last week, was helping the CIA recover part of a […]
Baltimore bridge collapse: Underwater 3D images show mangled remains of Francis Scott Key Bridge
Photos released by the U.S. Navy show the remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge lying at the bottom of the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the 3D images online Tuesday. These were provided by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Salvage and Diving Supervisor (SUPSALV) and were […]
FACT CHECK: No, Dali Cargo Ship That Hit Baltimore Bridge Was Not Unmanned At Time Of Collision
A post shared on Facebook claims the Dali cargo ship that recently hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland was purportedly unmanned at the time of the collision. Verdict: False The claim is false and originally stems from a Mar. 27 article published by the satire site “Real Raw News.” Synergy Marine Group, […]