What Your Boat and the Baltimore Super Container Ship May Have in Common

Early speculation on what caused the Dali’s power outage centers on fuel contamination. Every boat with a diesel engine is susceptible to this insidious problem. Here are some ways to get ahead of it.

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Early reports indicate diesel fuel contamination may have been the root cause of the Key Bridge disaster in Baltimore on March 26. The same problem can impact cruising sailors. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

When the mega container ship Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge at 1:28 am on Tuesday, March 26, the world saw a remote video of a ship-wide power outage seconds before impact.

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Practical Sailor Staff
Practical Sailor Staff
Practical Sailor has been helping cruising sailors find and use products and services on the water since 1975.

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