Dali owners invoke historic maritime law to offset salvage costs following the Key Bridge Collapse
BALTIMORE — As salvage operations continue at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site, the owners of the massive cargo ship that struck the bridge have invoked a centuries-old maritime law requiring cargo owners to contribute to the costs of salvaging the ship and its cargo.
The declaration, known as a general average declaration, comes into play following significant maritime incidents to help recoup high recovery expenses. Maersk, the Danish shipping giant, issued the order, according to Mediterranean Shipping Company.
