Synergy Group: What it is, what it does

Brian Farrell
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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Synergy Group is the company responsible for managing the container ship Dali, which collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, causing the bridge to collapse and several people who were on it to fall into the water below.

Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse: What we know so far

According to Synergy Group’s website, the company handles the technical management of more than 660 vessels, including a variety of carriers, chemical tankers, and container ships.

Synergy provides a number of services. Ship, technical, and crew management are among them. Additionally, the company offers dry docking and Marine Advanced Simulation and Training (MAST).

The company’s website says that the Dali, which is owned by Singapore-based Grace Ocean Private Ltd., is able to carry 10,000 containers. It had 4,679 on board on Tuesday. All members of the 22-person crew are from India. The ship was leaving Baltimore on its way to Colombo in Sri Lanka.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapses after being struck by container ship

Synergy provided the following in the form of a news release, following Dali’s collision with the bridge in Baltimore:

Owners and managers of the Singapore-flagged container ship “DALI” (IMO 9697428) report that the vessel collided with one of the pillars of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore  whilst under pilotage with two pilots onboard, at approximately 01 30 local time on 26th March.

All crew members, including the two pilots have been accounted for and there are no reports of any injuries. There has also been no pollution.

Whilst the exact cause of the incident is yet to be determined, the ‘DALI’ has now mobilised its Qualified Individual Incident response service. The US Coast Guard and local officials have been notified, and the owners and managers are fully cooperating with Federal and State government agencies under an approved plan.

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