Maryland Finalizes $2.25 Billion Settlement Over Key Bridge Collapse; Criminal Charges Filed Against Ship Operator and Employee
Federal prosecutors charged two shipping companies, Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. and Synergy Maritime Pte Ltd. , along with technical superintendent Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair, in connection with the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that a loose electrical wire caused the cargo ship Dali to lose power, which led to the vessel colliding with the bridge.
This collision resulted in the bridge's collapse and six fatalities. The NTSB's investigation consistently identified the loose wire as the root cause of the power failure on the Dali, which directly contributed to the fatal accident. Following these findings, federal prosecutors moved to hold the ship operators and the technical superintendent accountable for their roles in the incident. The charges reflect the significant economic damage and loss of life caused by the collapse.
