Engineer Admits Fuel Flaw Caused Bridge Collapse

The chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali has admitted to a federal safety violation, acknowledging he knew about a deadly fuel system flaw — a high-risk pump with no backup — that directly led to the power loss causing the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March 2024, killing six workers. Under a deferred prosecution deal, he avoids criminal charges if he meets conditions, while prosecutors allege management covered up the hazard. The incident crippled the Port of Baltimore for nearly three months, exposed systemic safety failures, and reignited calls for accountability — as the NTSB blamed a faulty electrical connection and missed warning systems, and the federal investigation continues with other charges looming. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e277c7c56bd3bd39