BALTIMORE, MD—The Key Bridge Response Unified Command on Sunday began removing containers from the M/V Dali, the vessel that struck the bridge. This is part of the process of removing the ship and fully re-opening the Fort McHenry Channel.

The operation of removing containers from the ship is a critical step that must be done before the ship can be moved and fully re-opened. By removing these containers, workers will be able to get access to the area of the Key Bridge that is located across the ship’s bow. Once this area is accessible, workers will be able to remove the pieces of the Key Bridge that are lying across the ship.

The removal of these containers is a process that is being carried out by using a floating crane barge. The barge will be used to carefully remove the containers and place them on land. This will be done in the coming days, weather permitting. The public is reminded that drones are not permitted within the 2000-yard maritime Safety Zone for recovery efforts.

Despite the recent incursions by drones, the Unified Command will continue to maintain this safety zone and strictly monitor the area. There is also a temporary flight restriction that remains in effect.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

Photo via Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command