Dali, the container ship that knocked down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March 2024, has resumed service after two months of repairs.
Vessel-tracking data showed that after a period of detention and salvage, Maersk-chartered Dali sailed to Subic Bay, Philippines, staying there between 4 and 6 November. The 2015-built, 9,962 TEU ship then moved to Luoyuan Bay Huadong Shipyard on 13 November, staying there for repairs until 14 January.
Dali has been assigned to Maersk’s AC3 Asia-Central America service.
On 26 March 2024, Dali allided with Francis Scott Key Bridge, reportedly after suffering a power outage. Six construction workers on the bridge were killed while two others were rescued from Patapsco River below. The ship was immobile for six months as parts of the collapsed bridge had to be lifted off the vessel.
As lawsuits from various parties, including Maryland state, mounted, Dali’s Singapore-based owner Grace Ocean Pte Ltd and ship manager Synergy Marine agreed to pay US$10 million to settle a civil suit brought by the US government.
Alison Koo
Asia Correspondent
