Baltimore bridge collapse: MPA says Singapore-flagged ship involved had passed earlier inspections

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority has said that the container ship that collided with a bridge in Baltimore had passed previous inspections. It said the vessel "Dali" had valid certification covering its structural integrity, as well as the functionality of its equipment. The authority said the "Dali" passed two separate foreign port state inspections in June and September last year. In the June inspection, a faulty monitor gauge for fuel pressure was rectified before the vessel departed. The ship's next classification and statutory surveys are due this June.