The Singapore-flagged cargo ship Dali, which crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, was briefly held in Chile last June over a propulsion issue, as reported by the Chilean Navy. An inspector discovered that the pressure gauges for the vessel’s heating system were deemed 'unreadable,' resulting in the ship being held at the Port of San Antonio on June 27, 2023. The navy spokesperson mentioned that a deadline was given to rectify the deficiency before the ship could depart, and the issue was resolved and verified on the same day by the inspector.
Chile's largest port categorized the deficiency of the Dali as being related to 'propulsion and auxiliary machinery.' This incident in Chile was not the first time the Dali had encountered issues in a foreign port. Records from the Electronic Quality Shipping Information System (Equasis) revealed that the container ship had undergone 27 inspections since its construction in 2015 and had two previous 'deficiencies.'
Furthermore, the Dali was involved in an incident in 2016 at the Port of Antwerp, as confirmed by port officials. These incidents highlight the importance of ensuring the proper maintenance and operation of vessels to prevent potential accidents and disruptions in maritime transportation.
