Baltimore has filed a legal claim against the owner and manager of the ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in its collapse. The ship, named The Dali, is owned by Grace Ocean Private Limited and managed by Synergy Marine PTE LTD. The city’s attorneys have accused both companies of providing the vessel with an incompetent crew that lacked proper skills and training. Baltimore is seeking unspecified damages from both companies as a result of the bridge collapse, which happened in the early morning hours of March 26 and had severe economic impacts on the region.
The claim states that The Dali left port despite indications of an inconsistent power supply. The collision with the bridge caused its immediate collapse, resulting in at least six deaths, destruction of Baltimore property, and disruption to the region’s primary economic engine. Baltimore Mayor’s office is pursuing legal claims to ensure that the city, its residents, and businesses are adequately compensated for their losses. Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine had earlier filed a petition in federal court seeking a $43.6 million limit on potential liability payouts, but Baltimore is asking the court to deny this petition to limit liability.
Representatives for Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine declined to comment further on the ongoing investigations and potential legal proceedings. The FBI and US Coast Guard are leading a criminal investigation into the ship crash, and federal investigators are also looking into whether the crew failed to report an earlier issue with the ship that had caused a delay in its departure. The outcome of these investigations will have a significant impact on the legal proceedings and liability claims filed by Baltimore against the ship’s owner and manager.
Overall, the legal claim filed by Baltimore seeks to hold the owner and manager of The Dali accountable for the bridge collapse and its devastating consequences. The city is pursuing unspecified damages for the loss of life, property damage, and economic disruption caused by the collision. The ongoing investigations by federal authorities will shed more light on the circumstances leading to the crash and the actions of the crew. Baltimore is committed to ensuring that it receives adequate compensation for the losses incurred as a result of the incident. The outcome of this legal battle will have far-reaching implications for all parties involved in the case.
