Maryland reaches preliminary settlement with Dali ship owners over deadly Key Bridge collapse

Agreement marks a significant step in state-led litigation following a catastrophic infrastructure failure that disrupted a major U.S. port.

Baltimore, Maryland – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced Friday that the State of Maryland has reached a settlement in principle with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the owner and operator of the M/V Dali, resolving a portion of the state’s claims stemming from the March 26, 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The agreement represents a major development in one of the most consequential infrastructure and maritime disas...