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UK Master Convicted of Drunken Navigating

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

March 1, 2006

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has stated that the master of freighter was convicted on his plea of operating his ship while under the influence of alcohol. After finding that its powers were insufficient for the seriousness of the offence, the Magistrates Court transferred the case to the Crown Court for sentencing.

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