Coast Guard speaks on latest effort to clear bridge collapse debris

(13 May 2024)
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Baltimore - 13 May 2024
1. Various of Coast Guard inspecting the ship after the explosion
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Lt. Gen Scott Spellmon, Commanding General of US Army Corps of Engineers:
"We're in day 49, just finishing up week seven in our response and we are just one small part of a much larger effort with the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Navy, some great industry partners, certainly the city of Maryland and the city of Baltimore. But today we achieved important milestone. The objective for today was to separate what we call section four of span 18 from the vessel Dali. You saw that occur and that allows us to take the important next step of moving the vessel Dali over the next 48 hours, and then going on to our next phase of work in restoring the full 700 foot wide by 50 foot deep Federal Navigation Channel by the end of the month. We have all that we need to accomplish this mission."
3. Med of crew members inspecting on the ship
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Lt. Gen Scott Spellmon, Commanding General of US Army Corps of Engineers:
"Spanned four ways, about 4000 tons by our estimate. And the vessel actually had about 10,000 tons of ballast water pumped into the front of the vessel to hold it in place while we moved that massive weight. So as they prepare to move the vessel Dali in the days ahead, they will take that water out of the front of the vessel. And that would be one of the key tasks that they accomplish to eventually move the galley to a safer part of the port."
5. Various of boats passing by the ship and going underneath the bridge in one of the open channels
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Lt. Gen Scott Spellmon, Commanding General of US Army Corps of Engineers:
"I've learned that salvage operations is a lot like peeling back an onion. So that's the work you see occurring right now. The teams are already out assessing. Was there any movement to the debris on top of the vessel? Did the members fall into the channel as we had planned? Of course, the answer is that, yes. But they're doing the detailed work and already planning the next cuts in lifts of that of those members."
7. Wide pan of the bridge and ship
STORYLINE:
Crews have conducted a controlled demolition to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Officials said the detonation went as planned. They said the next step in the dynamic cleanup process is to assess the few remaining trusses on the Dali's bow and make sure none of the underwater wreckage is preventing the ship from being re-floated and moved from its current spot.
"It's a lot like peeling back an onion," said Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Officials still expect to re-float the ship within the next few days.
The crew remained onboard the ship during the detonation and no injuries or problems were reported, according to Capt. David O'Connell, commander of the Port of Baltimore.
AP Video by Nathan Ellgren
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[@jaydeister9305]

rather: 'US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS speaks out on latest effort to clear bridge collapse debris'

[@philrabe910]

I keep finding myself amazed at the sheer scale of this disaster. Looking at a 4 lane road casually draped over the ship, and a 100' gash, slashed out of the Dali like a giant sythe (dull) had crashed through. Which of course is what happened.

[@user-el4mn4dm2d]

I have to thank the USA ENGINEERS for working really really hard. It's been a massive job THANKS NZ

[@dennisn1672]

The whole bow of that ship is totaled. Couldn't imagine what it must have felt like having a bridge that size fall on the front of that vessel. Especially when you cant see anything around you. Scare the life right out of ya.

[@lawnmowerdude]

“Now that’s a lot of damage.”

[@tuckergraham846]

Absolutely wild seeing that

[@thriftstorehunter]

This footage is from yesterday....alot more of it was removed today, including that large section of steel on the bow.

[@Shipspotting_Vietnam]

Look at the ship, she really is a huge monster!

[@Mark-ol2ll]

The next step would be for them to get the ship to float . Removing the ballast in her tanks will be the first step, but getting her bow out of the mud will be harder.

[@dave4882]

If they can get the front light enough to float, the tides will work her loose if nothing else.

[@robertteap8052]

​..@dave4882... . Didn't really think before you wrote? If the bow floats, then it is free..

[@wildbikerbill6530]

My surprise is apparently they don't have to remove that giant concrete & rebar column from on top of the bow before refloating and moving the ship. I wonder how many tons that giant thing is.

[@dave4882]

@robertteap8052 I didn't say the bow was floating. What I said was, it was light enough to float. There is a slight difference. It can be stuck in the mud, light enough to float, but still not floating

[@dave4882]

@wildbikerbill6530 Lots and lots of tons for sure, but notice, they also remove a bunch of shipping Containers from the front of the ship. The ones that were not damaged. I think I remember somebody mentioning. They did that. So it would be light enough later.

[@dennisgibble7166]

Great job general !

[@nedkent5239]

That ship is so massive!

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

really. see how big it is when the little boat is in front

[@edl617]

That ship is a plunder of the oceans loses an average of 5 to 6 containers. Every time it goes across the ocean.

[@beverlyreiner-baillargeon6205]

There nothing more than a woman loves is A) a man working with his hands & B) a man in a uniform, especially an Army uniform. Thank you for both of those. Go Army 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jaynehall8533]

Thanks for the updates

[@Skidderoperator]

City of Maryland??

[@jonathanbaird8109]

He obviously misspoke. How many different people need to post the exact same comment, despite clearly understanding that he misspoke?

[@FP194]

The piece of the road deck that fell on the ship weighs more than the steel that was on it

[@2Truth4Liberty]

I think my packages are on that boat. Can I come aboard?

[@UncleKennysPlace]

So you must live in Sri Lanka, where the Dali was headed.

[@delbroncarter5121]

A Lot Of Work Left To Move. That Ship! It Will Take Days Not Hours!

[@stormmselnino4370]

He was probably trying to say Shitty Maryland and got tongue tied.

[@raymondrichard547]

I can't believe there is no protection for those bridge piers.

[@robertcornelius3514]

Or was it no accident. Hmm

[@appleintosh]

There were dolphins, but not big enough obviously because the ship missed them.

[@appleintosh]

@@robertcornelius3514 Who stands to gain from this if it was done deliberately?

[@GeekBoyMN]

It's been said several times that the protection was from when the bridge was built in the 1970s and ships were nowhere as big as modern ships are. Now when they re-build the bridge all the "dolphins" that are supposed to stop ships will be made to modern standards to account for the massive ships we have now. I would almost bet money all the other big ports in the US that handle big container ships will look at upgrading their stuff too.

[@robertcornelius3514]

@@appleintosh , same question was asked just prior to the US civil war. Makes ya wonder.

[@stuboyd1194]

Which one is section four? Is that the piece that was blown up last week?

[@moboutmen]

Are they gonna try to move that boat with the Road still laying on it?

[@kensolar69]

Yes, it'll be removed in dry dock. It's one of the reasons they unloaded almost 200 packed shipping containers, offsetting the weight.

[@moboutmen]

@@kensolar69 Impressive.

[@sharongauss9298]

Are there any containers in the water?

[@davidblair1495]

AP, don't you know the difference between the Coast Guard and the Army?

[@jamesmoore9511]

The city of Maryland. (:27)?

[@beckyumphrey2626]

City of Maryland?

[@BridgingCulturesChinaAmerica]

The city of Maryland?

[@Ch33ziTzsk8R]

I also don’t understand how they deal with high and low tide?

[@dave4882]

They have basically made the front of the ship so heavy by pumping water into it, that the front of the ship doesn't want to float.

[@TrainTruck]

I'm more curious about what's in those cargo containers. Also, glad he didn't say anything like it'll take months to get it done.

[@stevelake3541]

Probably that overdue parcel from eBay you bought six weeks ago?

[@TrainTruck]

@@stevelake3541 Rip ☠ They're not going to like the smell when opening the container up.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

Because there are "reefers" you can bet that there will be some spoilage, even though I think they've kept them cold, as nearly two months have gone by. But whatever Sri Lanka ordered is what is in the containers.

[@craigbaker9252]

Merican’s. Give us a problem, we provide the solution.

[@edmcelhone4501]

everybody knows best and know nothing

[@GeekBoyMN]

No Coast Guard sailors were used in the making of this video.

[@jeromejeffery3291]

That ship is unseaworthy

[@MikiLund]

He can reverse all the way home 😂😂

[@derekmoult238]

Why not take the Dali into port and clear the roadway there??

[@UncleKennysPlace]

That may happen, if they determine that remaining buoyancy is sufficient (don't know how damaged the bow may be under the waterline.)

[@Ch33ziTzsk8R]

I guess the bow itself stopped it from hitting the ballast and bulbous bow and sinking, almost like crush points for an automobile. Steal my idea.

[@greggkupec]

Who’s paying again? Please elaborate 👀

[@UncleKennysPlace]

Many will pay. Because shipping is so vital (and has been for centuries) there is limited liability for a given shipper. This was (as is often the case) a contracted ship and crew. Maersk, the shipper, may have little or no liability. The operators of the ship (who may be contracted by the actual owners) will likely pay to their limit. Hundreds of millions will change hands, to be sure, before damage to the bridge is even considered. Then billions.

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

this is what i want to see in the rest of the country- competent people getting it done. this is what america should be f the political bullshit.

[@mohammadsohel8624]

If it was chaina they would've finished by now. Stop paying them per hour. they r taking their time

[@paulitolade456]

india no.1

[@martindhw]

The crew is STILL ON BOARD. I am outraged by this. Anyone else?

[@thriftstorehunter]

they are often at sea weeks at a time, this is not unusual for them. Reading the initial NTSB findings it doe not appear they have done anything wrong. This is standard procedure to leave the people most qualified to maintain the ship onboard. Your going to be fine.

[@appleintosh]

Why would they get off the ship? Somebody has to stay on the ship until it goes into dry dock to get fixed.

[@lellopesce]

They need visas to get off the ship. Earlier they said that the crew will get temporary visas once the ship docks, and be allowed to fly back to their country, if they want to.

[@mikeloper100]

I am Outraged that you are outraged ! Why? would someone be Outraged over something they dont know anything about......... Oh , I think I know ,Martin (Karen).

[@Skidderoperator]

Govt work is ALWAYS a joke. All work should be contracted out. 100%

[@tractorsold1]

This one is contracted out.

[@peterrobinson6872]

🤣🤣🤣

[@victoryfirst2878]

Why does this process take so long. At work we would call it screwing the pooch.

[@nomenclature9373]

That section they just blew up. Most of it is now 30 - 50 under water.

[@jasonswift7098]

They are still farting and mucking around getting the stuff off the bow of the MV.

[@davepaisley7675]

Back in 1943 that shit would have been cleared in 48 hours

[@appleintosh]

Impossible to do. It took them years to clean up the wreckage at Pearl Harbor.

[@andrewskrinar8579]

There is no way that was the best they could do. This is a gross disaster on top of a gross disaster. Absolute joke.

[@michaelrussell4254]

Should have gave it to the best in the world, the Dutch they are the experts

[@robertteap8052]

I totally agree.... From the very first day, as can be read in my comments to earlier videos, when I said "" " phone Smit Tak" "

[@mikeloper100]

The (Dutch) are in Europe.

[@michaelrussell4254]

@@mikeloper100So what’s that got do with them being the very best in the world, they would have their within a couple of weeks ,with some extremely heavy equipment