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Here is a press release from the Yang Ming Line, owners of the Maersk
Dubai. I found the press release on the Canada NewsWire web site at 
http://www.newswire.ca/ (This is the case in which several of the ship's
crew members have been accused of killing three Romanian stowaways.)
   
  MAERSK DUBAI OWNERS SENDS NEW YORK V.P. TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STOWAWAYS
        
            HALIFAX, May 30 /CNW/ - The New York office of the Yang Ming
Line, owners of the Maersk Dubai, has sent their Vice President
Operation, Capt. Ta-Ren Lee, to Halifax to review the alleged
stowaway incident.
            Capt. Lee will ensure the vessel and crew are properly cared for
during the current police investigation. He will work closely with
the local agent of the shipping line and the Halifax law firm,
McInnis Cooper and Robertson, that has been retained by the owners of
the vessel.
            ``Our concern at this point is the vessel and the welfare of the
crew,'' Captain Lee said, ``and of course, we will cooperate in every
way with the authorities as they investigate the alleged crime.''
            The policy of the Yang Ming Line concerning stowaways has been
in effect for many years. When stowaways are identified, the location
of boarding is clearly established and all concerned, including the
owners, are notified immediately. On arrival at the next port of
call, authorities are notified and their assistance is obtained. Once
stowaways leave the vessel, the matter is reported to the owners.
            Stowaways have always been treated properly in accordance with
company policy and International Law. Every effort has been made to
ensure they do not injure themselves or anyone else.
            The Yang Ming Line has no knowledge this incident was handled by
the Captain and crew in any way unacceptable by International Law.
            Captain Ta-Ren Lee and the local representatives of the company
will continue to deal with this matter and assist the local
authorities in any way possible.

   For further information: Wylie Spicer, Q.C., McInnes Cooper &
   Robertson, (902) 424-1366; fax (902) 425-6350
   
   17:52e 30-MAY-96
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