Shipping Companies Plead Guilty to Ship Pollution and Obstruction of Justice
Two shipping companies, Prive Overseas Marine LLC and Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy, violating the Ship Pollution Prevention Act, and obstruction of justice. If the court approves, they face a $2 million fine and four years’ probation. A crew member reported oil dumping leading to convictions and fines.