Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Federal prosecutors have charged Synergy Marine, the operator of the cargo ship Dali, and one of its employees with criminal offenses including conspiracy, obstruction, and misconduct resulting in death following the ship's collision with Baltimore's Key Bridge in March 2022 that killed six construction workers. Authorities allege the company concealed safety violations from the Coast Guard, including the improper use of a flushing pump to supply fuel to generators, which contributed to two power failures that caused the ship to lose control before striking the bridge. While Synergy denies the allegations and calls the incident a "tragic accident," the company has separately agreed to pay Maryland $2.