Chief Engineer Convicted for Pollution Offenses

Thursday, December 22, 2005

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued a Press Release stating that the Chief Engineer of a container ship pled guilty and was convicted of various offenses related to discharge of sludge and oil-contaminated waste water. The individual pled guilty to conspiracy, obstruction of justice, destruction of evidence, false statements, and violation of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships. He faces a potential maximum sentence of 40 years imprisonment. Source: HK Law

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