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On March 26, 2024, the container ship Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, United States, resulting in a tragic loss of life and significant property damage. The accident, captured on video, raised concerns about the competence and certification of Indian seafarers who make up a substantial portion of the global shipping workforce. While the investigation is ongoing, the Indian government has acted quickly to protect the reputation of its seafarers by becoming a Substantially Interested State in the investigation. This action ensures that Indian officials will have a chance to review the final report and contest any unfair damage to Indian seafarer reputation.

The City of Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against the owners and managers of the cargo ship Dali, accusing them of negligence in the March 26th bridge collapse that killed six people. The city alleges that the vessel was unseaworthy when it departed port, citing a power problem experienced just hours before the incident. The owners and managers are seeking to limit their liability to $43.6 million, but the city argues that they should be held fully responsible for the disaster and its economic consequences. Investigations by the FBI and the National Transportation Safety Board are ongoing.

The City of Baltimore is holding the owner and manager of the container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge liable for the deadly collapse. Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. are accused of negligence for allowing an unfit vessel with an incompetent crew to sail, causing the disaster that killed six roadwork crew members. The city argues that the companies should be held fully responsible for the economic devastation caused by the port’s closure and disruption of the trucking route.

The city of Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against the owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month. The city accuses the companies of negligence and argues they should be held fully liable for the deadly collapse. The lawsuit could become one of the most expensive maritime disasters in history.

Baltimore officials are seeking to hold the owner and manager of the container ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in a deadly collapse. The city claims negligence on the part of the companies, alleging they failed to ensure the vessel was fit for its voyage and properly staffed. A federal court will ultimately decide the extent of liability, which could lead to one of the most expensive maritime disasters in history.

The city of Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against the owner and manager of the container ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, killing six people. The suit alleges negligence and claims the companies should be held fully liable for the disaster. Meanwhile, a criminal investigation is underway, and a separate federal probe will focus on the ship’s electrical system.