by Douglas Gould on July 30, 2010
NORFOLK, Va. — A judge is considering a defense bid to toss piracy charges against six Somali nationals accused in an attack on a U.S. Navy ship.
At a hearing in Norfolk, U.S. District Judge Raymond Jackson questioned a government lawyer Thursday about whether the alleged attack on the USS Ashland on April 10 constituted piracy. He said he would rule on a defense motion within weeks.
via The Associated Press: Definition of piracy at center of Va. hearing.
by Douglas Gould on July 26, 2010
Waterway waste | Abandoned boats blemish coasts – Local – TheSunNews.com.
I’ve been harping on this topic for years. Someone should suggest this topic for next year’s CPORT meeting. A useful presentation of the logistics and legalities and funding sources for derelict disposal.
Hey, if we have a partnership with the USCG, perhaps they would like to help our industry clean up the waterways?
