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04 Dec 2015

Bulker Held in US for Breaching Environmental Law

The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing its investigation of an oceangoing bulk carrier, currently at anchor in Duluth, Minnesota, for allegedly violating U.S. environmental laws. The Coast Guard said it is investigating the crew, equipment and records of the Liberian-flagged motor vessel Cornelia for allegations involving violations related to the discharge of oily water. Based upon current information in the investigation, it does not appear that the discharge occurred within the port of Duluth - Superior, the Coast Guard said. Although the Cornelia and crew are typically equipped to remain at sea for several months, Coast Guard personnel continue to regularly check in with the ship’s master, who confirms the crew has adequate food, water and other necessities. The U.S.

24 Feb 2014

U.S. Anti-Piracy Ship Crew Treatment in India 'An Outrage'

MV Seaman Guard Ohio: Photo courtesy of Advanfort

The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P), says 35 U.S. anti-piracy ship crew members are being treated unfairly, following the arrrest of their ship, 'Seaman Guard Ohio', describing it as 'an outrage' that they are being subjected to inhumane conditions in an Indian prison. MM&P inform that officials are withholding proper medical treatment, bathing facilities and adequate food and, additionally, the courts have denied bail three times since the men were arrested four months ago on charges of illegally carrying weapons and straying into domestic waters.