1.   First mate Mr Gregory was charged with operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs and negligent discharge of a pollutant without a permit.

2.   Both men face possible criminal and civil penalties, as well as the loss of licenses to operate vessels.

3.   The company had said earlier it would continue to operate both vessels in Kansas City.

4.   The Murmansk Shipping Company, which operates the vessels, has received from Moscow less than a third of the funds it needs to maintain them.

5.   Currently operating seven vessels, the company will have five more vessels delivered over the next four years.

6.   It is operating seven vessels with five more to be delivered in the next four years.

7.   The Anita was carrying food to Haiti and was in good operating condition, said Fredy Alvarado, owner of Regal Ships Agency Inc., which operated the vessel.

8.   The Sabah Foundation shipping group owns and operates eight vessels for carrying logs, general bulk cargo and wood products.

9.   The reports gave no further details on the incident or the Iranian company that operates the vessel.

10.   The Thai navy requires the partners to provide integrated logistical support to enable the navy to maintain and operate the vessels after commissioning.