Category: Shipping
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Ghost Ship trial: Government agent contradicts defense witness’ arson testimony
[ad_1] A government agent contradicted a key defense witness’s testimony in the Ghost Ship trial on Monday, saying that the witness never told investigators that he saw or heard people fighting or bottles being broken moments before the deadly 2019 fire. Prosecutors used the testimony of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent Whitney…
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US Customs seizes ship where huge cocaine load was found
[ad_1] File–This file photo from June 24, 2019 shows the MSC Gayane moored at the Packer Marine Terminal in Philadelphia. Customs authorities announced on Monday, July 8, 2019, they have seized the cargo ship where agents discovered nearly 40,000 pounds, or almost 18,000 kilograms, of cocaine when the vessel was inspected in Philadelphia last month.…
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Governor vetoes funding for Ocean Rangers cruise ship inspectors
[ad_1] The Holland America Cruise Ship Westerdam prepares to dock in Juneau July 16, 2012. (Photo by Heather Bryant/KTOO) Funding for Alaska’s on-board cruise ship inspectors has been eliminated by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. The Ocean Rangers program was created by a ballot initiative and is paid for by cruise ship passengers. At Friday’s press conference…