French Parcel Bomb Could Be Linked To Erika Spill
French police found a parcel bomb near an Elf motorway service station last week, and a government official said it could have been meant as a protest against the oil spill from the tanker Erika.
Alaska Lawmakers Mull Cruise Passenger Fee
Cruise companies would pay a fee of $50 for each passenger sailing Alaskan waters under a bill being considered by the state legislature. The bill, which passed…
France Wants Black Boxes For Tankers
Searching for ways to avoid oil spills, France has proposed installing a "black box" on tanker ships to track what they are carrying and whether they empty their bilges illegally on the high seas.
Royal Caribbean's First Quarter Net Rises 17 Percent
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., a leading cruise ship company, on Monday reported a 17 percent rise in first-quarter net income. The company posted a net income of $105.5 million for the first quarter.
