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12 Feb 2003

Maritrans Appoints New CEO, Announces 4Q Results

The Board of Directors of Maritrans Inc. has appointed Philip J. Doherty to chief executive officer effective April 1, 2003. Stephen A. Van Dyck, former chief executive officer, will continue to be employed by the company as chairman of Maritrans Inc. Stephen A. Van Dyck, chairman of the board of directors, commented, "I am proud to have served as the leader of Maritrans and its predecessors for over 28 years. We have achieved a strong reputation with our customers and the confidence of our investors and stakeholders. We have an innovative fleet renewal program and a safety record that has been honored repeatedly by the United States Coast Guard. It is satisfying and exciting to be passing leadership of this respected company to Phil Doherty.

14 Jan 2000

Restoration Settlement Reached for North Cape Oil Spill

The owner, operator and insurer of vessel North Cape have agreed to restock 1.24 million lobsters and pay $8 million to restore other natural resources injured by the 1996 oil spill off the southern coast of Rhode Island. The Governor and federal officials announced they have reached a "settlement in principle" with West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association, the insurer of the companies responsible for the spill. The trustees and responsible parties will draft a mutually acceptable consent decree, which must be submitted to the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island for approval. The restoration funds will benefit several wildlife species…

22 Dec 1999

Restoration Settlement Reached for the North Cape Oil Spill

The owner, operator and insurer of the vessel North Cape have agreed to restock 1.24 million lobsters and pay $8 million to restore other natural resources injured by the 1996 oil spill off the southern coast of Rhode Island. The Governor and federal officials announced that they have reached a "settlement in principle" with West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association, the insurer of the companies responsible for the spill. The trustees and responsible parties will draft a mutually acceptable consent decree, which must be submitted to the United States District Court for Rhode Island for approval. Commenting on the resolution…

30 Dec 1999

Settlement Reached In R.I. Oil Spill Case

The owner, operator and insurer of the vessel North Cape have agreed to restock 1.24 million lobsters and pay $8 million to restore other natural resources injured by the 1996 oil spill off the southern coast of Rhode Island. The Governor and federal officials announced that they have reached a "settlement in principle" with West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association, the insurer of the companies responsible for the spill. The trustees and responsible parties will draft a mutually acceptable consent decree, which must be submitted to the United States District Court for Rhode Island for approval. Commenting on the resolution…