Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

i never repaired potholes, but drove over more than i care to recount

 

Seven traffic cones seems excessive for this job

Fed up by LA pothole, Arnold Schwarzenegger fills it himself | AP News

 

another immigrant

 

Bow thrusters and Z-drives (azimuth thrusters) are electrically powered.

Lose the plant.
Lose the thrusters.

THAT is why most adult-run ports require tugs.

 

The Bridget McAllister and the Eric McAllister tugged it away from the dock, and were let go 31 minutes later, on orders from the senior pilot, as it entered the Fort McHenry Channel.

 

How much longer would it take to clear the WPL bridge with a tug in attendance?
The tug (or, preferably, tugs) do not have to be made fast to the vessel being escorted - merely available to provide a timely nudge.
How much would it cost to replace the Memorial Bay Bridge?
How much are people worth?

There's an old, old saying about safety regulations being written in blood.

Safety concerns for Bay Bridge after Baltimore bridge collapse | wusa9.com

 

Indeed—19 minutes after entering the channel and dismissing the tugs, "the pilots called for tug assist. The Eric McAllister was 3 miles away and immediately answered, heading toward the ship (the tug did not reach the Dali before it struck the bridge)."