Overview
- The U.S. Maritime Administration said heavy winds parted the ship’s lines on Monday afternoon in South Baltimore’s Locust Point.
- Tugboats are alongside holding the vessel while crews work to resecure it, and all crew members have been accounted for.
- Baltimore Fire Boat 1, the U.S. Coast Guard and McAllister Towing responded and brought the drifting ship under control.
- A portable vehicle ramp on the port side fell into the water and is being recovered, according to MARAD.
- The roll-on/roll-off cargo ship, transferred to the Ready Reserve Fleet in September, was not on assignment at the time.