FBI Boards Maersk Saltoro in Baltimore Probe

Federal agents boarded the Maersk Saltoro in Baltimore, managed by Synergy Marine Group, the same company responsible for the Dali, which caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March. This action follows a recent $100 million lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice against Synergy Marine and Grace Ocean Private Ltd., alleging negligence and dangerous cost-cutting that led to the disaster, killing six workers. The FBI, Coast Guard Investigative Services, and the Environmental Protection Agency's Criminal Investigation Division conducted the search as part of a 'court-authorized law enforcement activity'. The Dali's power loss and poor maintenance were cited as factors in the bridge collapse, with federal authorities emphasizing the ship's unseaworthy condition and improperly managed systems. The Maersk Saltoro's boarding underscores ongoing investigations into the companies' safety practices and potential criminal liability.