A 2024 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation concluded that a loose wire on the cargo ship Dali tripped a breaker that supplied power to most of the vessel's equipment, causing repeated power failures.
March 26, 2024
high
temporal
Finding from the NTSB's investigation into the 2024 Key Bridge collision.
A 2024 NTSB investigation identified that improper labeling of wiring, lack of redundant safety systems, and improperly configured electrical systems and generators can hinder a ship crew's ability to recover from onboard power outages.
March 26, 2024
high
technical
General safety and design issues that affect vessel resilience to electrical failures.
A 2024 NTSB investigation noted that electrical connections installed during vessel construction are exposed to normal vessel conditions over years, and that failure of a small component (such as a cord or connector) can precipitate major shipboard power-system failures.
March 26, 2024
high
technical
Durability of vessel electrical components and the systemic impact of small-component failures.