Discussions were held by the US Coast Guard, NTSB, the ship’s contractors and City Hall representatives focusing on the repair efforts, crew welfare and tow logistics.

Cadets América Yamilet Sánchez and Adal Jair Marcos killed as Mexican navy ship Cuauhtémoc hits Brooklyn Bridge. Investigation by NTSB and other agencies is ongoing.

There were 277 people on board when the ship drifted directly into the underside of the bridge on Saturday night, the authorities said. At least 22 were injured, half of them critically.