Feds charge ship operator in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
Summary
The operator of the container ship MV Dali that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024 is facing federal criminal charges. The crash killed six workers and caused the bridge to collapse. The charges relate to using improper fuel pumps and making false statements during the investigation.Key Facts
- The ship MV Dali lost power and hit the Key Bridge, killing six highway construction workers.
- The incident happened on March 26, 2024, early in the morning.
- Synergy Marine's Singapore and India operations and technical superintendent Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair were indicted.
- Charges include conspiracy to defraud the U.S., failure to inform the Coast Guard, false statements, and obstruction.
- The crew used a flushing pump to supply fuel to generators, which was not the proper pump and was unsafe.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found two power outages caused by equipment failures and the inappropriate use of the flushing pump.
- Synergy and the ship owner previously settled civil claims for over $100 million but still face lawsuits.
- A major bridge replacement project is planned, expected to cost billions and take until the end of the decade.
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