German operated bulkcarrier "Cornelia" detained due to suspected environmental law violations
The "Cornelia" was being detained by the US Coastguard in Duluth since Nov 5, 2015, after the vessel had loaded a cargo of grain.
On Nov. 17, Chief Petty Officer Lauren Jorgensen with the U.S. Coast Guard 9th District office in Cleveland, said the ship and its crew were prohibited from leaving port until given clearance by U.S. Customs.
The Coast Guard was investigating the vessel for alleged violations of U.S. environmental regulations. Ben Petok, communication director with U.S. District Attorney's office in Minneapolis, confirmed there was an active investigation.
Any charges stemming from the investigation would be issued by federal prosecutors there. The ship, however, was posing no public safety threat.
No individuals have been detained as part of the investigation.
There was no specification whether the violation fell under the U.S. Clean Water Act, The Refuse Act, The Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships, or another U.S. environmental law typically investigated by the Coast Guard.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Grain Regulation confirmed that a cargo examination during loading showed no irregularities. The ship had anchored for several days before entering the Duluth Ship Canal on Nov 2.
The "Cornelia" was being detained by the US Coastguard in Duluth since Nov 5, 2015, after the vessel had loaded a cargo of grain.
On Nov. 17, Chief Petty Officer Lauren Jorgensen with the U.S. Coast Guard 9th District office in Cleveland, said the ship and its crew were prohibited from leaving port until given clearance by U.S. Customs.
The Coast Guard was investigating the vessel for alleged violations of U.S. environmental regulations. Ben Petok, communication director with U.S. District Attorney's office in Minneapolis, confirmed there was an active investigation.
Any charges stemming from the investigation would be issued by federal prosecutors there. The ship, however, was posing no public safety threat.
No individuals have been detained as part of the investigation.
There was no specification whether the violation fell under the U.S. Clean Water Act, The Refuse Act, The Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships, or another U.S. environmental law typically investigated by the Coast Guard.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Grain Regulation confirmed that a cargo examination during loading showed no irregularities. The ship had anchored for several days before entering the Duluth Ship Canal on Nov 2.