BALTIMORE, MD News (10/25/2024) – The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a $101.98 million settlement with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, the Singapore-based owner and operator of the vessel DALI, which was involved in the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The incident, which occurred on March 26, 2024, claimed six lives and halted shipping operations to and from the Port of Baltimore.
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The settlement, covering federal expenses under the Rivers and Harbors Act, Oil Pollution Act, and general maritime law, ensures that the U.S. Treasury and affected federal agencies will be compensated for response and cleanup costs. The funds address damages beyond $103 million related to restoring the Fort McHenry Channel, where the DALI struck the bridge after repeated power failures, causing both a tragic loss of life and major disruptions in Baltimore’s transportation and shipping channels.
Following the collapse, the federal government spearheaded an extensive operation to remove 50,000 tons of debris from the channel and the vessel, deploying temporary pathways to ease the economic impact of the port’s closure. Full clearance of the channel was achieved by June 10, allowing the port to reopen.
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In addition to this settlement, Grace Ocean previously paid nearly $97,300 to the Coast Guard’s National Pollution Fund Center for pollution mitigation efforts. This resolution, however, does not cover the costs of reconstructing the Francis Scott Key Bridge itself, as the State of Maryland, which owns and maintains the bridge, is pursuing separate claims for reconstruction expenses.
The Justice Department filed its lawsuit on September 18, in response to a legal action from the vessel companies, which sought to limit their liability.
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