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What's New - Maritime News - Boating News - Fishing News
Marine Industry Developments - Recreational Boating - Offshore and Inland - Products & Recalls
September 2008
The Coast Guard issued a marine safety alert after the collision the Mississippi River of a
cargo ship and loaded oil barge. The spill resulted in closure of the river for 6 days. The
Commander of the 8th District called for a formal investigation. Preliminary findings indicated
the tug was being operated by an Apprentice Mate (Steersman) who wasn't authorized to  
operate a towing vessel unless a licensed Master or Mate (Pilot) is present.
August 2008
Coast guard inspectors conducted a Port State Control Exam on the Bahamian-flagged
cruise ship Clipper Pacific at Seward, Alaska and issued a 32 item deficiency list. They
detained the vessel for violations of the International Ship Management Code regarding oil
record books, engineering logs and engineering rough logs. Customs clearance for the
cruise ship was withheld until a surety bond for $1.1 million was provided by the owner.
However, clearance was issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after a Letter of
Understanding was received from the owner.
October 2008
The chief engineer and owners of the chemical tanker M/T Nautilus were indicted in federal
court for covering up discharges of oil-contaminated waste at sea. The U.S. Department of
Justice, District Massachusetts announced that the engineer and owners were charged with
one count of Conspiracy, one count of violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and
one count of making false statements to U.S. Coast Guard authorities.