Baltimore bridge collapse - mass casualties

[Viker]

Biden already said the federal government will pay for it all.

“I have directed my team to move heaven and earth to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge as soon as humanly possible,” Biden told reporters in the White House‘s Roosevelt Room Tuesday. “It’s my intention that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge. And I expect Congress to support my effort.”

Biden promises US government will pay for Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction - Washington Examiner

President Joe Biden wants the federal government to pay for the reconstruction of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after a foreign ship caused its collapse.

www.washingtonexaminer.com

I think you are right.

It is one of the most important ports and highways in the area. It would be in everyone's best interest to do so.

 

[Clizby Wampuscat]

It is one of the most important ports and highways in the area. It would be in everyone's best interest to do so.

I am not saying we should not pay for it right now to get the channel open. But will we go after the shipping company for money if it was their fault?

 

[Viker]

I am not saying we should not pay for it right now to get the channel open. But will we go after the shipping company for money if it was their fault?

If they are responsible then yes. That would probably take either court or Senate hearings. In the meantime, the harbor needs to get back up and running. Later, the company could be fined and pay back costs and restitution.

 

[esmith]

I am not saying we should not pay for it right now to get the channel open. But will we go after the shipping company for money if it was their fault?

If they are responsible then yes. That would probably take either court or Senate hearings. In the meantime, the harbor needs to get back up and running. Later, the company could be fined and pay back costs and restitution.

Interesting read

Major (re)insurers and P&I club on hook for Baltimore bridge disaster

Collapse expected to drive "one of the largest claims" ever for marine market

www.insurancebusinessmag.com

 

[Clizby Wampuscat]

Interesting read

Major (re)insurers and P&I club on hook for Baltimore bridge disaster

Collapse expected to drive "one of the largest claims" ever for marine market

www.insurancebusinessmag.com

It is interesting. We will see how it goes,

 

[We Never Know]

A container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore this morning. Vehicles trapped on bridge can be seen falling into river, if you're squeamish don't watch any footage please. Officials have declared a mass casualty event and rescues are under way. We'll know more later on today. Since this is a religious forum, if you believe in prayer, this would be a good time for that. If for nothing else to extend deep sympathy for victims and their families.

Its a sad deal.

Today I heard the first conspiracy about it. Heard a couple guys discussing about it being a Singapore ship and wondering if it was purposely done. Blame it on China like everything else.

 

[Clizby Wampuscat]

Its a sad deal.

Today I heard the first conspiracy about it. Heard a couple guys discussing about it being a Singapore ship and wondering if it was purposely done. Blame it on China like everything else.

What does Singapore have to do with China?

 

[Revoltingest]

What does Singapore have to do with China?

Singapore, Thailand, Korea.....it's all China...right?

 

[Evangelicalhumanist]

Singapore, Thailand, Korea.....it's all China...right?

Leave Thailand out -- their lower house just voted overwhelmingly for same-sex marriage!

 

[Revoltingest]

Leave Thailand out -- their lower house just voted overwhelmingly for same-sex marriage!

I wondered.
Now I know!
Good for them.

 

[Unfettered]

Sad for those who lost loves ones. A big challenge for affected communities and industries.

 

[We Never Know]

What does Singapore have to do with China?

Close ties to China.


"Singapore and Beijing have consistently affirmed their close relationship and bilateral ties, deepening their co-operation in numerous areas, including defense, economy, culture and education, as well as the One Belt One Road Initiative."

China–Singapore relations - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[Subduction Zone]

The ship is registered in Singapore if I heard correctly.

Unfortunately ships can "register" almost anywhere. That would seem to limit overseeing by those concerned with safety.

 

[Hockeycowboy]

If they are responsible then yes. That would probably take either court or Senate hearings. In the meantime, the harbor needs to get back up and running. Later, the company could be fined and pay back costs and restitution.

Or, the company which built the faulty engine, should be charged. You’d figure there would be redundant systems to keep absolute power failure from happening.

It is a tragedy.

 

[PureX]

Two tugs pulled the ship away from it's birth just prior. Perhaps in the future they could keep the tugs nearby these ships until they are out of the harbor. Had they been nearby, on standby, they could have controlled the ship when it's own controls failed. Hiring tugs isn't cheap but they probably would be the least costly solution.

 

[Altfish]

Lloyds of London will be checking their policies.

Baltimore bridge collapse could lead to record insurance loss, says Lloyd’s boss

Bruce Carnegie-Brown says disaster could cost billions and result in largest single marine insurance loss ever

www.theguardian.com

I was not wrong

 

[Revoltingest]

Or, the company which built the faulty engine, should be charged.

How do you know the engine was faulty?
What do you think was wrong with it?

You’d figure there would be redundant systems to keep absolute power failure from happening.

It is a tragedy.

What's your experience in naval architecture
& propulsion engineering & operation?

 

[The Hammer]

I suggest you watch this every time you have anxiety about driving over a bridge.

See, it could be worse.

Good ol' galloping Gurdy. Aka the Tacoma Narrows.

 

[F1fan]

Biden already said the federal government will pay for it all.

“I have directed my team to move heaven and earth to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge as soon as humanly possible,” Biden told reporters in the White House‘s Roosevelt Room Tuesday. “It’s my intention that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge. And I expect Congress to support my effort.”

Biden promises US government will pay for Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction - Washington Examiner

President Joe Biden wants the federal government to pay for the reconstruction of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after a foreign ship caused its collapse.

www.washingtonexaminer.com

I think you are right.

Believed you until I saw the source.

 

[F1fan]

I am not saying we should not pay for it right now to get the channel open. But will we go after the shipping company for money if it was their fault?

Could be an “act of God” malfunction that is covered by insurance.

Of course there will be pushback on why there wasn’t better protection for the piers given the many ships that pass by it.