Empire Bulkers Limited and Joanna Maritime Limited, related companies based in Greece, pleaded guilty today to knowing violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and the Ports and Waterways Safety Act involving the Marshall Islands registered bulk carrier M/V Joanna.
As we reported earlier, the two companies, along with chief engineer Warlito Tan, were indicted on charges related to the vessel in September last year.
The guilty pleas took place today in federal court in New Orleans,...