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Baltimore Bridge investigators to examine whether dirty fuel played role
A safety investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore will include an examination of whether contaminated fuel contributed to the incident.
As of late Tuesday afternoon, safety investigators had not yet boarded the Dali, the giant cargo ship involved in the crash, which remained lodged at a pillar of the collapsed bridge.
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The vessel is expected to remain in its current location for weeks, while rescue crews continue to search for potential survivors.
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The Dali experienced power issues shortly after embarking on its journey early Tuesday.
Reports indicate that the lights on the ship began to flicker about an hour after departure, with the harbor pilot and assistant reporting a loss of propulsion before the collision. An officer aboard the ship described a sudden loss of power, with one of the engines ceasing to function and a pervasive smell of burnt fuel in the engine room.
Contaminated fuel
According to Fotis Pagoulatos, a naval architect based in Athens, contaminated fuel can pose significant risks to a ship’s main power generators, potentially leading to a complete blackout and loss of propulsion.
While smaller generators may activate in response, they are unable to fully replace the functions of the main generators and may take time to engage.
Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, announced during a press conference that the investigation will encompass reviews of the vessel’s operations and safety history, as well as those of its owner and operator.
Efforts will also be made to secure recorders from the ship to gain further insight into the sequence of events leading up to the collision.
The Dali, constructed in 2015 by South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries, is a Panamax-type ship capable of carrying up to 10,000 containers.
Despite its size, the vessel is a common sight in U.S. ports on the East Coast and regularly transits through major canals such as the Panama and Suez Canals.
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog.
The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk following the helicopter crash”, which happened on the way back from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan in Iran’s northwest.
“We are still hopeful but information coming from the crash site is very concerning,” the official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.
State TV quoted an official as saying at least one passenger and one crew member had been in contact with rescuers. It also said the helicopter had been found, though Iran’s Red Crescent denied this report.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate power with a final say on foreign policy and Iran’s nuclear programme, sought to reassure Iranians, saying there would be no disruption to state affairs. #iran #trending
Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.
The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.
The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.
Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.
Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured
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