More vessels in Wilmington and Morehead City ports are likely and will be welcomed in the aftermath of the stunning collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Six workers on the Key Bridge died and two were rescued early Tuesday morning when the Dali, a cargo ship flying Singapore colors, lost power and steering resulting in a crash into a bridge support.
The crew onboard was able to get out a mayday call and authorities sealed both ends of the bridge from traffic.
The bridge fell into the Patapsco River and is expected to be replaced.
Costs and timeframe are unknown, with various guesses depending on the kind of bridge rebuilt, expedited permitting, and availability of construction companies as well as steel.
Vessel traffic is expected to resume far sooner than the bridge will be rebuilt.
"In North Carolina, large cargo vessels do not navigate under bridges to access either of our ports." While specific businesses line the harbor in Baltimore, Wilmington does have useful offerings.
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