On May 17, 2024, a new video was shared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers showing that a large chunk of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is still on top of the Dali cargo ship. This has caused delays in refloating the Dali and reopening Fort McHenry channel as efforts to remove this remaining key bridge collapse piece from the vessel are being delayed. The video shows massive cut pieces of the old Key Bridge on a salvage barge. The Unified Command has pushed back their expected attempts to refloat the cargo ship and fully reopen the channel, but they are still aiming for a 50-foot deep and 700-foot wide channel to be open by the end of May. The Dali had crashed into the Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, causing it to collapse and resulting in six construction worker fatalities. Crews have been unable to disembark from the ship due to both domestic and international maritime regulations that require a minimum staffing when machinery is running. Additionally, they lack the required visas and shore passes. The Dali's removal marks a critical step towards the full reopening of Port of Baltimore, which had been severely impacted by this incident.
