The U.S. Coast Guard says it will conduct a national review of port safety and risk management after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.
The collapse, caused by the nearly 1,000-foot-long cargo ship Dali, made the Coast Guard consider how current practices and standards may not be up to date considering the hazard posed by the vessels. That’s according to Deputy Commandant for Operations Vice Admiral Peter Gautier, who testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday.
“It is evident looking more broadly, that the size and complexity of ships has grown over the years, placing greater demands on our marine transportation infrastructure that may not have kept pace with the increased risks that these vessels pose,” he said.
