In its suit, the Justice Department detailed that the container ship Dali lost power multiple times before colliding with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in six fatalities.
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer emphasized the significance of the settlement, marking an important milestone nearly seven months after the tragic disaster.
Investigators found that failed maintenance and inadequate fixes contributed to the ship's catastrophic failure, demonstrating a critical lapse in safety standards that led to the disaster.
The collision severed a vital transportation artery, highlighting the broader implications of the incident for maritime business and operational safety at ports.
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