The U.S. Justice Department has filed 18 federal charges against the operator of the container ship Dali and a manager in connection with the March 2024 collision that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and killed six people. The charges include misconduct and obstruction, according to court documents.
The Dali lost power and struck a support pillar of the bridge, causing a catastrophic collapse. Six construction workers who were on the bridge at the time died. The ship was operated by Synergy Marine Group and owned by Grace Ocean Private Ltd., according to the charges.
Prosecutors allege that the manager, who was responsible for the vessel’s electrical systems, failed to address known issues with the ship’s power supply. The Justice Department claims that the manager and the operator were aware of recurring electrical problems but did not take adequate corrective action before the vessel departed the Port of Baltimore. The charges include allegations that the defendants attempted to obstruct the subsequent investigation by destroying evidence and providing false statements.
The criminal complaint details 18 counts, including misconduct and neglect by a ship officer resulting in death, and obstruction of justice. The charges carry potential penalties of up to 10 years in prison per count, according to the Justice Department.
Maryland officials estimate that replacing the bridge will cost between $4.3 billion and $5.2 billion. The new bridge is expected to open to traffic in late 2030, according to state transportation authorities. The collapse disrupted a major East Coast shipping route and prompted a multi-agency response to clear the channel and restore port operations.
The defendants have not yet entered pleas. The case is being prosecuted in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. No right-leaning sources reported on this story.
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