Mexican Naval Ship Towed After Brooklyn Bridge Crash, Ferry Service Impacted

Towing Operation for Damaged Mexican Naval Ship

• 🚢 A Mexican naval ship, the Quatach, is scheduled to be towed from Pier 36 on the Lower East Side to the Brooklyn Navyyard.
• ⏰ This towing operation is expected to occur later this morning, approximately two hours after the report, and will involve the closure of the East River.
• 🌉 The ship was involved in a fatal accident a few weeks prior, where it crashed into the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge Collision Details

• ⚠️ The collision occurred last month when the ship lost power and was pushed backward by the East River current, snapping its three masts.
• 💔 Tragically, the accident resulted in the deaths of two people on board and injured nearly two dozen.
• 👥 At the time of the crash, there were 277 people on board the vessel.

Investigation and Repairs

• 🔍 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been investigating the incident.
• 🛠️ The ship is being moved to the Brooklyn Navyyard to begin necessary repairs.

Impact on Ferry Service

• 🚫 The East River will be completely closed to river traffic between the Williamsburg Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
• ⛴️ Consequently, New York City ferry service and other ferry operations will be suspended during this period.
• 🤝 The towing operation is being coordinated with multiple agencies and the Mexican government.