X

Risk Mitigation Stemming From the MV Dali Incident: A Project Management View

On March 26, 2024, the Singapore-registered container ship m.v. DALI collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Harbor after losing propulsion. The ship, traveling at 8 knots, drifted uncontrollably and struck the bridge, causing its collapse and resulting in six fatalities. The crew swiftly executed risk management principles, including planning, detecting risks, and collaborating to slow the ship. Despite their efforts, the collision occurred, necessitating immediate and long-term evaluations.

From a project management perspective, this incident has triggered numerous supply chain projects. With the closure of the Port of Baltimore, ships are being redirected to other eastern seaboard ports such as New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. Key projects include remodeling transport networks to connect to alternative ports and forming task forces to manage cargo influx at these locations. Project teams of manufacturers and retailers are also implementing risk management strategies to handle contingencies.

Short-term risk mitigations proposed include equipping bridges with emergency alert lights and loudspeakers, enabling pilots to activate alarms via VHF channels, and employing tug escorts for large ships. Revising navigation practices in ports with bridges is anticipated to prevent future collisions. This incident underscores the importance of agility, coordination, and a strong risk culture among stakeholders to ensure swift and effective responses to such emergencies.

This article is a summarized version of the full article that you may read here: https://www.advisorpedia.com/viewpoints/risk-mitigation-stemming-from-the-mv-dali-incident-a-project-management-view/

Dr. Te Wu

CEO, CPO, PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-RMP)

Prof. Dr. Te Wu is the CEO of PMO Advisory and an Associate Professor at Montclair State University. Te is certified in Portfolio, Program, Project, and Risk Management. He is an active volunteer including serving as the chair of PMI’s Portfolio Management Standard Committee. He previously worked on various standards including portfolio management, risk management and program management for PMI and ISO. As a practitioner, executive, teacher, writer, and speaker, Dr. Wu enjoys sharing his knowledge and experiences and networking with other professionals.

Dr. Te Wu: Dr. Wu is an Assistant Professor with Montclair State University and the CEO of PMO Advisory, a consulting and a PMI Global Registered Education Provider. The organization is the first to offer PMI portfolio management (PfMP) certification training. It is also one of the very few companies offering program (PgMP), project (PMP/CAPM), risk (PMI-RMP), agile (PMI-ACP), organization leadership & change management, and PMO training. He has more than 20 years of professional experience specializing in strategy execution, Te is one of few certified in Portfolio, Program, Project, and Risk Management. He is also an award winning project manager, earning Honorable Mention in 2015 Project of the Year by the PMI-NJ Chapter. Te recently completed his doctoral at Pace University, and he also holds multiple master and bachelor degrees. He is an active volunteer with PMI at local and Global levels. On Global, he is serving as a core committee member for the next edition of Portfolio Management and Risk Management. He is also a voting member on ISO Technical Advisory Group 258. Please connect with Te at www.linkedin.com/in/te-wu.