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Baltimore’s mayor and city council have filed court papers demanding full liability from the owner and manager of the container ship that struck and destroyed the city’s bridge last month. The petition, filed on behalf of the city, alleges negligence on the part of Grace Ocean Private Ltd., the owner of the vessel, and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the ship’s manager. The suit claims that the companies failed to recognize the vessel’s unsuitability for its journey and inadequately staffed the ship, among other allegations. The court will ultimately determine the extent of the companies’ liability in what could become one of the most costly maritime disasters in history.

The city of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against the owner and manager of the ship that struck and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, alleging that the companies provided the vessel with an incompetent crew lacking proper skills and training. The city is seeking unspecified damages for the loss of life, property damage, and economic disruption caused by the collapse. The companies have previously petitioned the court to limit their potential liability payouts, but Baltimore has opposed this request.

Baltimore filed a lawsuit against Grace Ocean Pte Ltd. and Synergy Marine Group, the owner and operator of the container ship that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26. The city seeks unspecified damages, alleging the ship was experiencing inconsistent power supply, making the decision to set sail criminally negligent. The incident resulted in the loss of two workers, with two more still missing and presumed dead. The lawsuit also alleges crew members were incompetent and lax in carrying out their duties.

Baltimore is seeking full liability from the owner and manager of the ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse and killing six workers. City officials allege negligence, claiming the companies should have ensured the ship’s fitness and crewed it competently.

The City of Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against the owner and manager of the cargo ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, alleging negligence and seeking full liability for the deadly collapse. The lawsuit accuses the companies of failing to ensure the ship was fit for its voyage and properly manned, among other issues. The companies have declined to comment on the pending litigation.