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US charges firms, Indian national in Baltimore ship crash

Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Updated May 13

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The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal charges against Singaporean firm Synergy Marine, Chennai-based Synergy Maritime, and Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair, the Indian technical superintendent of the container ship Dali. These charges are related to the Dali's crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024, which resulted in the deaths of six construction workers.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal cases against Synergy Marine of Singapore, Synergy Maritime of Chennai, and Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair, the Indian technical superintendent of the container ship Dali.
  • The Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, killing six construction workers.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The HinduCenter-Left

    The article highlights the involvement of Indian and Singaporean entities and an Indian national in the U.S. criminal cases related to the Baltimore bridge collapse.

  • Channel News AsiaCenter

    The article provides a balanced account of the US criminal charges against a Singaporean ship operator and employee, including the company's strong denial and defense.

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