The massive ship which crashed into the iconic Baltimore bridge may have caused a leak in some of the containers, as per reports. However when WION reached out to Synergy Marine Group, it came to light that the source of the ‘breach’ is not yet known.
When asked if there was any spillage, the representative Darrell Dillard from Synergy Marine Group told WION that even though there are reports of a minor sheen on the water, the “source of the sheen is not confirmed.”
A total of 20 Indian crew members were aboard the ship which met a tragic fate on March 26.
When WION inquired about them, a representative said that the crew members are “heavily” involved in the investigation process.
However, when further probed whether they are being questioned over the incident, the representative said, “I would not say that they are being investigated but I would put it like this – as you know, after the incident, the Coast Gaurd and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) would want to speak with them.”
WION tried asking for the identities of the Indian crew member and from where they belong.
However, a Synergy spokesperson said that they are not “revealing the names and other information about the Indian nationals as we do not want to jeopordise the case.”
When further asked about the age group the crew members belonged to, the representative reiterated that they would not want to disclose any information.
“Coast Gaurd and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)’s top priority is the safety of the crew members and their well being.”
He noted that “there is medical aid aboard the vessel and the crew is well cared for.”
Speaking over the estimated losses, Synergy group representative said that he does not want to speculate the losses just yet.
Baltimore bridge debris clearance
The ship, he said, remains in the same location where the tragic incident took place. “The salvage experts are working out for the safest approach for the removal of the bridge debris.”
However, when inquired about the time it will take to clear the debris, the representative said that “it still remains unclear”
“The situation is being closely monitored by the coast gurad and the state officials,” he added.
Assuring about the safety of the Indian crew members, the Synergy rep continued by saying, “only one of the Indian crew members left the ship to get treatment at a local facility, and everyone else remained on the ship. The crew member that left is also back on the vessel now.”
Another Synergy rep Pat Adamson said that the injured who required medical treatment had sustained “minor head injury”.
