Francis Scott Key Bridge

Maryland sues cargo ship owner, operator over Baltimore bridge collapse

THE state of Maryland on Tuesday (Sep 24) filed civil claims against the owner and operator of the cargo ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, killing six people and paralysing a maj...

The collision of the Dali with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore killed six construction workers and injured two others. The US Justice Department is working to ensure that the costs of clearing the channel and reopening the Port of Baltimore are borne by the companies that caused the crash, and not by the American taxpayer.

US seeks over US$100 million from Singapore ship owner and manager in Baltimore bridge collapse

The Justice Department alleges that the electrical and mechanical systems on the Dali violated safety regulations and norms for international shipping