Stamford Ship Management Company Pleads Guilty to Dumping Oily Waste into U.S. Waters Off Coast of New Orleans

The Coast Guard launched its investigation after a crew member sent a message via social media on March 14, 2021, indicating that the engine room had flooded and that the resulting oil-contaminated bilge waste had been deliberately pumped overboard at night. Flooded bilges can pose a serious threat to the safety of the ship and crew, including creating a risk of electrocution, loss of power, and inability to steer. Continue Reading →