Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse - Quiz
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
  • 1. How long did USACE officials initially estimate it would take to clear the Fort McHenry Channel?
A) Over a year
B) Months rather than weeks
C) A few days
D) Weeks rather than months
  • 2. When did salvage experts suggest the reopening of the channel could happen as early as?
A) June
B) April
C) July
D) May
  • 3. By April 20, what percentage of pre-collapse shipping was able to pass through the temporary channels?
A) 75%
B) 50%
C) 25%
D) 15%
  • 4. What were the names of the three initial temporary channels opened by April 20?
A) Carroll Point, Hawkins Bay, and Sollers Point
B) Sollers Point, Fort Carroll, and Hawkins Point Shoal
C) Fort McHenry, Sollers Point, and Carroll Point
D) Hawkins Point, Fort McHenry, and Carroll Bay
  • 5. How deep was the fourth temporary channel opened on April 25?
A) 50 feet
B) 20 feet
C) 15 meters
D) 35 feet
  • 6. What percentage of ships using the port could the fourth channel potentially serve?
A) About half
B) 25%
C) 75%
D) All ships
  • 7. How many days ahead of schedule was the fourth temporary channel opened?
A) A month
B) Three days
C) About a week
D) Two weeks
  • 8. On what date did Dali get disentangled from the bridge wreckage?
A) May 20
B) May 24
C) June 10
D) April 25
  • 9. When was the channel fully restored to its original width and depth?
A) By July 1
B) By May 20
C) By June 10
D) By April 29
  • 10. How many weeks after the bridge's collapse did the channel reopen?
A) 5 weeks
B) 8 weeks
C) 15 weeks
D) 11 weeks
  • 11. What was determined to be the probable cause of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse?
A) A loose signal wire in the ship's electrical control center's terminal block caused a circuit breaker to open, leading to blackouts.
B) The main engine shut down due to low cooling water pressure.
C) Circuit breakers were set to manual mode.
D) Fuel was supplied by an inappropriate pump without redundancies.
  • 12. Why did the loose signal wire come undone?
A) The terminal block's socket spring clamp was defective.
B) The wire was damaged during a previous maintenance operation.
C) An improperly attached plastic label prevented its ferrule from being properly inserted into the terminal block's socket spring clamp.
D) The ship was struck by another vessel.
  • 13. How could the unreliability of the loose signal wire have been detected?
A) Through regular electrical testing procedures.
B) With available thermography equipment.
C) By visual inspection during routine maintenance.
D) Using vibration analysis tools.
  • 14. What did the NTSB recommend to the vessel manager?
A) Conduct daily inspections of all electrical circuits.
B) Implement a safety management system that incorporates routine thermal imaging.
C) Replace all terminal blocks with new ones.
D) Increase the number of crew members on board.
  • 15. Why were the electric cooling water pumps unable to function?
A) The pumps were damaged during installation.
B) The main engine had been configured to shut down if cooling water pressure was too low.
C) They could not operate when power was lost.
D) There was a blockage in the cooling system.
  • 16. Why did the backup generator not attempt to start?
A) Sensors indicated that the radiator damper was in the incorrect position, but classification societies only require lockouts on the ventilation dampers.
B) The circuit breakers were set to manual mode.
C) The backup generator was out of fuel.
D) The main engine had been configured to shut down if cooling water pressure was too low.
  • 17. What recommendation did the NTSB make to help prevent loss of life after an allision?
A) Conduct regular bridge inspections.
B) Install more robust bridge supports.
C) Implement stricter shipping regulations.
D) Increase adoption of driver warning systems on bridges.
  • 18. At what time did the ship Dali leave the Port of Baltimore on March 26, 2024?
A) 12:44 a.m. EDT (04:44 UTC)
B) 2:30 a.m. EDT
C) 1:24 a.m. EDT
D) 11:00 p.m. EDT
  • 19. What was the ship's destination?
A) Dubai
B) Hong Kong
C) Singapore
D) Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • 20. When did the ship experience a 'complete blackout'?
A) At 1:28:45 a.m.
B) At 1:27 a.m.
C) At 1:24 a.m.
D) At 12:44 a.m.
  • 21. When was a mayday call made from the ship?
A) At 1:27 a.m.
B) At 1:28:45 a.m.
C) At 12:44 a.m.
D) At 1:24 a.m.
  • 22. When did the MDTA Police dispatch ask officers to stop traffic?
A) At 1:28:45 a.m.
B) At 12:44 a.m.
C) At 1:30 a.m.
D) At 1:27:53 a.m.
  • 23. What emergency procedure did the ship perform before hitting the bridge?
A) Evacuated crew
B) Dropped anchor
C) Sent distress signals
D) Released lifeboats
  • 24. When were emergency teams first receiving 911 calls about the collapse?
A) At 2:00 a.m.
B) At 1:35 a.m.
C) At 12:44 a.m.
D) At 1:30 a.m.
  • 25. How many public safety divers were dispatched to search for people?
A) Seventy
B) Forty
C) Thirty
D) Fifty
  • 26. On what date did the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse?
A) March 26, 2024
B) January 30, 2024
C) April 1, 2024
D) February 15, 2024
  • 27. Which ship was responsible for the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge?
A) MV Synergy Marine
B) MV Grace Ocean
C) MV Maersk
D) MV Dali
  • 28. How many members of a maintenance crew were killed in the bridge collapse?
A) Four
B) Ten
C) Six
D) Eight
  • 29. How many vehicles used the bridge daily before it was damaged?
A) 10,000 vehicles
B) 50,000 vehicles
C) 20,000 vehicles
D) 34,000 vehicles
  • 30. What type of cargo did the bridge carry that was barred from the harbor tunnels?
A) Agricultural products
B) Electronics
C) Consumer goods
D) Hazardous materials
  • 31. What was the value of foreign cargo handled by the Port of Baltimore in 2023?
A) $60 billion
B) $80 billion
C) $50 billion
D) $100 billion
  • 32. Which company chartered MV Dali upon its delivery?
A) Maersk
B) Grace Ocean Private Ltd
C) Port of Baltimore
D) Synergy Marine Group
  • 33. What was the nationality of most of the crew on MV Dali during the collision?
A) Singaporean nationals
B) Indian nationals
C) Danish nationals
D) Sri Lankan nationals
  • 34. What year did the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) not consider studying the possibility of a collision with a larger ship?
A) Before 1980
B) After 2007
C) In 1994
D) In 2018
  • 35. How many of Dali's shipping containers were damaged in the collision?
A) 13
B) 56
C) None
D) 100
  • 36. How much oil leaked from a bow thruster on the ship?
A) 100 US gallons
B) 50 US gallons
C) 5 US gallons
D) 21 US gallons
  • 37. What was the nationality of one of the individuals rescued from the bridge?
A) Guatemalan
B) Honduran
C) Mexican
D) American
  • 38. How many submerged vehicles were identified by the underwater searches?
A) Five
B) Four
C) Six
D) Three
  • 39. What type of vehicle was Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez found in when his body was recovered?
A) Red truck
B) Submerged construction vehicle
C) Passenger car
D) Transit mixer
  • 40. What assistance did groups such as the Baltimore International Seafarers' Center provide to Dali's crew?
A) Provided Wi-Fi hotspots
B) Offered medical treatment
C) Supplied food and water
D) Organized transportation
  • 41. How many crew members sustained serious injuries during the collapse?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) None
  • 42. Which organization began an investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse?
A) Hyundai Heavy Industries
B) The FBI
C) The Maryland Department of the Environment
D) The NTSB
  • 43. Which country's Transport Safety Investigation Bureau sent personnel to help with the investigation?
A) China
B) Japan
C) United States
D) Singapore
  • 44. What did NTSB personnel obtain from the ship on March 26, 2024?
A) The voyage data recorder (VDR)
B) Electrical cables
C) Circuit breakers
D) Fuel samples
  • 45. What statute is the FBI investigation looking for potential violations of?
A) The Seaman's Manslaughter Statute
B) The Maritime Safety Act
C) The Environmental Protection Act
D) The Shipowner's Liability Act
  • 46. How many shipping lines declared force majeure after the bridge collapse?
A) Three
B) Five
C) Four
D) Two
  • 47. What did the Federal Aviation Administration impose after the bridge collapse?
A) A 5-nautical-mile temporary flight restriction around the incident site
B) A ban on all flights over Baltimore
C) Increased air traffic control at nearby airports
D) A nationwide no-fly zone
  • 48. Where were cruise ships originally bound for Baltimore diverted to?
A) Richmond, Virginia
B) Annapolis, Maryland
C) Washington D.C.
D) Norfolk, Virginia
  • 49. How many applications did the SBA receive by April 4 for low-interest loans?
A) 1000
B) 300
C) 700
D) 500
  • 50. What was established in emergency legislation to help children of maintenance workers killed in the collapse?
A) A job placement program
B) A housing grant
C) A healthcare fund
D) A state scholarship
  • 51. How much coverage did the Maryland state government's insurance provide for bridge damage?
A) $400 million
B) $350 million
C) $200 million
D) $500 million
  • 52. What was the original construction cost of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in 1977, adjusted to 2025 dollars?
A) $400 million
B) $250 million
C) $319 million
D) $450 million
  • 53. What percentage increase in potholes was observed at Dundalk and Sparrows Point following the bridge's collapse?
A) 15%
B) 20%
C) 25%
D) 30%
  • 54. Who is overseeing the legal proceedings regarding Grace Ocean Private and Synergy Marine Group's liability?
A) Judge Judy
B) Judge John Doe
C) Chief Judge James K. Bredar
D) Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
  • 55. On what date did Grace Ocean Private file a general average declaration?
A) April 17
B) April 15
C) April 22
D) May 2
  • 56. Which company sued Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine in a class-action lawsuit for damages to local businesses?
A) A Baltimore-based publishing company
B) Ace American Insurance
C) Chubb Limited
D) Willis Towers Watson
  • 57. Which construction company sued Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine for negligence after the collapse?
A) Blank Rome
B) Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky
C) Brawner Builders
D) Duane Morris
  • 58. On what date did Ace American Insurance sue Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine?
A) October 24
B) May 2
C) April 22
D) September 19
  • 59. Which organization filed a class-action lawsuit against Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine for lost wages?
A) Maryland Transportation Authority
B) Baltimore-based publishing company
C) Federal Emergency Management Agency
D) International Longshoremen's Association
  • 60. When did the demolition of the remaining bridge begin?
A) July 2025
B) February 4, 2025
C) January 7, 2025
D) June 1, 2026
  • 61. Who confiscated the mobile phones of the Dali's crew?
A) Maryland Transportation Authority
B) Local police department
C) The FBI
D) United States Coast Guard
  • 62. What language did Maryland governor Wes Moore use to address the families of the victims?
A) French
B) English
C) Portuguese
D) Spanish
  • 63. Which countries were incorrectly suggested to have caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse?
A) Israel, Ukraine, or Russia
B) China and North Korea
C) Canada and Mexico
D) France and Germany
  • 64. Which company was designated as the salvor for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse?
A) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
B) Donjon Marine Co.
C) Weeks Marine
D) Resolve Marine
  • 65. How many USACE personnel were deployed to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site?
A) 38
B) 553
C) 250
D) 32
  • 66. How many commercial vessels passed through the alternate channels by April 26?
A) 171
B) 553
C) 250
D) 36
  • 67. When are the new data specifications for state inspectors scheduled to take effect?
A) 2028
B) 2025
C) 2024
D) 2026
  • 68. Which bridge is NOT listed as having similar vertical clearance and being fracture critical like the Francis Scott Key Bridge?
A) Golden Gate Bridge
B) Lewis and Clark Bridge
C) St. Johns Bridge
D) Tacoma Narrows Bridge
  • 69. Which organization began consulting tugboat operators about potential protocol modifications?
A) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
B) Maryland Port Administration
C) U.S. Department of Transportation
D) National Transportation Safety Board
  • 70. Who authored the report titled 'Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)'?
A) U.S. Department of Homeland Security
B) Maryland Port Administration
C) John Frittelli, Ben Goldman, Ali E. Lohman
D) National Transportation Safety Board
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