The FBI, EPA, and Coast Guard conducted law enforcement activity aboard a vessel managed by the same company behind the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The Maersk Saltoro, owned by Grace Ocean Private Limited and operated by Synergy Marine Group, has been under investigation following the incident in which the cargo ship Dali struck a support pillar of the bridge, causing it to collapse and killing six construction workers. The National Transportation Safety Board reported that the Dali experienced power losses before the collision, leaving it unable to avoid the bridge’s piers. In a lawsuit, the U.S. Justice Department accused the companies of negligence and cutting corners leading up to the crash. The FBI has not provided further details on the investigation, and the involved parties have not commented on the matter. The incident highlights concerns about safety and oversight in the shipping industry.
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