In a recent development, the container ship Dali, which collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, has reached a settlement agreement with U.S. authorities. The Singaporean owners and operators of the vessel have agreed to pay over $100 million in civil damages.
On October 24, the Department of Justice issued a statement highlighting that this resolution ensures that the costs associated with the cleanup will not be passed on to American taxpayers. As part of the settlement, the owners and operators of the Dali will cover more than $100 million to address the civil claims filed against them by the Department of Justice in September.
The incident occurred early in the morning on March 26 when the Singapore-flagged Dali lost power and crashed into the bridge, resulting in a partial collapse of the steel structure. At the time of the accident, eight construction workers fell into the water; two were rescued, but tragically, six lost their lives. A month ago, the Department of Justice took legal action, demanding that the Dali’s owners and operators pay over $100 million to facilitate the removal of underwater debris and allow for the reopening of the port.
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