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Company: Chian Spirit Maritime Enterprises, Inc. and Venetico Marine
Penalty: $1,250,000
Year: 2007
Date: January 29, 2007
Offense Group: environment-related offenses
Primary Offense: environmental violation
Violation Description: Greek-based shipping companies Chian Spirit Maritime Enterprises, Inc. and Venetico Marine each pleaded guilty to a felony violation related to the operation of the M/V Irene E.M., a large bulk carrier. Chian Spirit, the carrier owner, and Venetico, the carrier operator, admitted to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) by misleading U.S. Coast Guard investigators during the vessel's port call to the United States in December 2005. The companies were sentenced by the Court to pay a total criminal penalty of $1.25 million dollars and to implement a detailed, court-monitored Environmental Compliance Plan. A portion of the penalty amount ($250,000) was to be dedicated to a marine-based environmental enhancement community service project.
Level of Government: federal
Action Type: agency action
Agency: U.S. Coast Guard referral to the Justice Department
Civil or Criminal Case: criminal
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