The owner and manager of the cargo ship responsible for the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse have reached a settlement with the Justice Department to pay over $102 million in cleanup costs. The agreement, announced on Thursday, does not cover damages for rebuilding the bridge, which could amount to nearly $2 billion. Maryland has filed its own claim seeking additional damages.
The lawsuit was brought against Grace Ocean Private Ltd., the ship's owner, and Synergy Marine Group, the manager, both based in Singapore. The Justice Department alleged that the ship, named the Dali, had improperly maintained electrical and mechanical systems, leading to a power loss and subsequent collision with a support column on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.
