Cargo ship’s chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore A criminal charge has been filed against the chief engineer of the cargo ship involved in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The charge stems from an alleged failure to notify the U.S. Coast Guard about hazardous conditions on the vessel. This action follows the deadly incident that occurred in 2024.

• A criminal charge has been filed against the chief engineer of a cargo ship.
• The ship was involved in the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
• The chief engineer is accused of failing to notify the U.S. Coast Guard of hazardous conditions on the ship.