The Baltimore Bridge Collapse: A Call to Reassess Maritime and Infrastructure Safety

In the early hours of a seemingly normal Tuesday, the maritime community and the citizens of Baltimore witnessed an unprecedented disaster. The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a vital artery for the busy Port of Baltimore and a key infrastructure component for the region’s transport network, collapsed following a collision with the container ship Dali. This marks the most severe US bridge collision since the Tampa Skyway Bridge disaster in 1980, has not only resulted in immediate disruption but also poses serious questions about maritime safety, infrastructure resilience, and emergency preparedness.

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