Baltimore Bridge Collapse Highlights Need for Federal Regulation in Port Protection
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 14:48
Port of Baltimore Shipping Failure
The recent Port of Baltimore shipping failure and bridge collapse have revealed vulnerabilities in port infrastructure.
Federal Government's Port Protection Powers
A tugboat mandate could have potentially prevented the incident,
- However, government alignment on regulations is lacking.
- Federal intervention may be necessary to ensure future port safety.
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