Maryland Settles with Ship Owner Over Deadly Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Maryland has reached a settlement in principle with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd, the owner and operator of the M/V Dali, regarding the March 26, 2024, collision that caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge to collapse. The disaster resulted in the deaths of six road crew members and severe economic disruption to the Port of Baltimore. Attorney General Anthony Brown stated the agreement resolves a portion of the state's claims related to negligence and mismanagement but does not cover potential liabilities against the shipbuilder, Hyundai. While the settlement amount remains undisclosed, it marks a significant step toward compensating for the destruction of infrastructure and economic losses. A new bridge is estimated to cost between $4.3 billion and $5.2 billion, with completion anticipated by late 2030.
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Maryland Settles with Ship Owner Over Deadly Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Maryland has reached a settlement in principle with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd, the owner and operator of the M/V Dali, regarding the March 26, 2024, collision that caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge to collapse. The disaster resulted in the deaths of six road crew members and severe economic disruption to the Port of Baltimore. Attorney General Anthony Brown stated the agreement resolves a portion of the state's claims related to negligence and mismanagement but does not cover potential liabilities against the shipbuilder, Hyundai. While the settlement amount remains undisclosed, it marks a significant step toward compensating for the destruction of infrastructure and economic losses. A new bridge is estimated to cost between $4.3 billion and $5.2 billion, with completion anticipated by late 2030.
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