Crew trapped on Baltimore ship, seven weeks after bridge collapse
It’s been seven weeks since the bridge collapse in Baltimore, and the crew aboard the ship involved in the incident are still on board, unable to disembark due to visa restrictions, lack of required shore passes, and ongoing investigations by the NTSB and FBI. The term “trapped” might give the wrong impression. The crew is not physically unable to leave the ship but is bound by bureaucracy. The ship needs to be staffed and operational, and the crew members are essential for maintaining it.
When considering the situation, it becomes clear that the crew members are not seen as people by their employers.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker