Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday that the state has finalized a $2.25 billion settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship M/V Dali over the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Dredging is underway near the West Ocean City Harbor as crews work to deepen the channel and improve safety for commercial and recreational boaters.
Emergency dredging operations are now underway near the harbor in West Ocean City.
On Monday, the Ocean City Town Council officially banned the commercial use and occupancy of houseboats within town limits. The decision came during the second reading of Ordinance 2024-12 to amend Chapter 14, making the ordinance effective immediately.
The Ocean City Council's ordinance regarding houseboats took a significant step forward last night after passing its first reading at 6 p.m. The ordinance, aimed at regulating houseboats within the city, will now proceed to its second reading.
The M/V Dali was moved with the assistance of five tugboats and additional support vessels.
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is adjusting its schedule due to maintenance issues on one vessel, consolidating sailings on Friday, May 10. The ferry service says customers will be contacted if their departure time is impacted.
Recovery operations continue at the Key Bridge site, with Unified Command leading efforts to remove containers from the Dali ship and clear the wreckage. As of Wednesday, efforts have focused on gaining access to the affected section of the bridge that currently rests atop the boat.
