Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Ship Fined for Oil Pollution

From the World Maritime News at marinelink.com
March 5, 2008

Ship Owner to Pay $2m for SF Oil Spill
Monday, March 03, 2008
Agents for the owner of a cargo ship that dumped oil into San Francisco Bay have agreed to pay $2 million to the city of San Francisco, the AP reported Thousands of birds died, beaches closed and the crabbing season was delayed after the 900-ft. Cosco Busan sideswiped the Bay Bridge. The crash cut a gash in the hull, and 54,000 gallons of oil were spilled. The agreement was reached with Hudson Marine Management Services of Pennsauken, N.J., acting on behalf of the ship's Hong Kong-based owner, Regal Stone Ltd. Source: AP

All ships, beware! Marine pollution bring woes.

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