Dali Cargo Ship Leaves Baltimore as Port Operations Resume

The Dali cargo ship has finally left Baltimore, marking a significant milestone in the resumption of port operations.

Operations at the port resumed after a temporary shutdown due to a labor dispute between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the port's management.

The Dali's departure is a welcome sign that normalcy is returning to the port, which is a vital economic hub for the region.

The ship's departure also signals the start of a new era for the port, with both parties working together to ensure smooth operations and avoid future disruptions.

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The Dali cargo ship has finally left Baltimore, nearly three months after it lost power and crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge, causing it to collapse and killing six construction workers.

It was a harrowing experience for the crew, who were stuck on the ship for almost two months after it got stuck amid the wreckage.

The ship, which is 299 meters long, started moving shortly before 8:30 a.m. with four tugboats helping it along.

The Coast Guard is overseeing the voyage and providing a 457-meter safety zone around the ship during its trip.

The Dali is scheduled to go directly to Virginia International Gateway to have its cargo containers off-loaded to reduce its draft.

The ship is then scheduled to travel to Norfolk International Terminal, where it will undergo continued salvage and repairs.

The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating what caused the electrical failures that led to the bridge collapse.

In a recent update, the NTSB said investigators have completed in-person interviews with the Dali's crew and are examining the electrical components that failed.

The crew members who were allowed to return home must be available for depositions as part of the agreement confirmed by a federal judge.

The reopening of the Fort McHenry federal channel has also been announced, after clearing wreckage from the 213-meter-wide by 15-meter-deep channel.

The Dali's crew is made up of 22 people and six salvage experts, who will be on board during the voyage.

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The ship's journey is a significant step towards reopening the port and restoring its traffic to normal capacity.

The economic ripple effects of the bridge collapse have been significant, impacting thousands of longshoremen, truckers, and small business owners.

The Coast Guard is providing a 500-yard safety zone around the ship during its trip, as part of its oversight of the voyage.

The Dali is scheduled to undergo continued salvage and repairs at Norfolk International Terminal after off-loading its cargo containers.

The Port of Baltimore is back in business, and it's like nothing ever happened. Business is returning to the port after the Dali cargo ship finally sailed out of Baltimore.

The Dali is on its way to Virginia, where about 1,500 cargo containers will be offloaded. ARC, a shipping company, resumed its regular calls on the port last week.

American Roll-On/Roll-Off Carrier, or ARC, ships a variety of goods, including household goods, military cargo, and agricultural equipment. It's a big deal for the port, with ARC making about 150 port calls every year.

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The company re-routed most of its business to Georgia after the Dali got stuck, but it's now back to normal. ARC's vice president, Sandy Santianna, was "astonished" by how quickly crews got everything back up and running.

The Port of Baltimore is a crucial part of the shipping industry, with ARC calling it its largest port in the U.S. It's the first port of call for ships coming from Europe and the last port of call for ships heading back out.