News / Temporary Baltimore shipping channel shift in bid to remove MV Dali

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Carmen Caver

The temporary 30ft channel that allowed larger vessels to transit Baltimore harbour has been closed, as the authorities focus on operations to remove the MV Dali. But local businesses have started to suffer. 

Maersk advised customers today that, despite being unable to deploy larger vessels in the area, it would “continue to operate limited barge services” through a temporary channel that has a controlling depth of 20ft. It is estimated that the 30ft channel will re-open on 10 May.  

However, marine claims ...