Episode
Engineer Faces Charge Over Bridge Crash
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 95
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Summary
The chief engineer of the M/V Dali, Karthikeyan Deenadayalan, faces federal charges for allegedly failing to immediately report a hazardous condition to the Coast Guard before the bridge collapse that killed six. Federal prosecutors and Deenadayalan have agreed to a deferred prosecution deal — the charge could be dropped if he complies with all terms. The case hinges on the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, a 1972 law meant to safeguard maritime operations. This agreement underscores the critical need for accountability and protocol adherence in shipping — and the high stakes when safety rules are ignored. 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/29997c354213ad3d