The owners and operators of the cargo ship Dali have agreed to pay over $102 million to the Justice Department after the ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, leading to its collapse and the deaths of six road workers. The incident also disrupted vital commerce in the area, according to MarylandMatters.

The settlement, reached quickly after litigation began, does not cover the bridge's reconstruction costs. The ship's owners, Grace Ocean Private Ltd., and managers, Synergy Marine Group, chose to settle amid claims that the ship was unseaworthy and the crew poorly prepared. This agreement allows cleanup costs to be handled without burdening taxpayers, as per AP News.

However, legal issues are still ongoing. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating, and families of the victims are seeking additional compensation for their losses. The situation underscores the serious consequences of maritime accidents, as cited by MarylandMatters.