Ship operator and employee charged in 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge
Summary
Federal prosecutors charged a Singapore-based shipping company, its Indian affiliate, and a senior employee for decisions that led to the 2024 crash of the cargo ship Dali into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The crash caused the bridge to collapse, killing six workers, and investigators say the companies shut down safety reporting and covered up problems.Key Facts
- The bridge crash happened on March 24, 2024, when the cargo ship Dali hit a support column.
- Six construction workers filling potholes on the bridge were killed in the collapse.
- The Dali experienced two power failures in four minutes due to a loose wire and the use of the wrong fuel pump.
- Prosecutors charged Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. (Singapore), Synergy Maritime Pte Ltd. (India), and technical superintendent Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair.
- The companies are accused of conspiracy, not reporting hazards to the U.S. Coast Guard, obstructing investigations, and giving false statements.
- The crash released pollutants into the Patapsco River, resulting in additional misdemeanor charges.
- The bridge is estimated to cost $4.3 to $5.2 billion to repair, with reopening expected in late 2030.
- The accident stopped shipping at the Port of Baltimore and caused economic and traffic problems statewide.
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