1.   Soybeans also fell on rumors several ships loaded with Brazilian soybeans and products were destined for the United States, which could relieve the tight stocks situation.

2.   The ship can load and store large loads, and can remain at sea in deep water and high seas.

3.   A Caribbean-owned ship loaded with food for the isolated northern Jaffna peninsula sank in bad weather off Colombo Thursday after springing a leak, an official said.

4.   A ship loaded with highly radioactive nuclear waste left a French port Wednesday for Japan, the first such voyage routed through the Caribbean and the Panama Canal.

5.   A ship loaded with hundreds of tons of emergency food aid landed Thursday evening in Freetown, where it will be used to feed thousands of hungry Sierra Leoneans.

6.   An Italian navy ship loaded with trucks and buses to transport refugees fleeing from Kosovo was preparing to sail Monday for Albania.

7.   Another ship loaded with ice and fish capsized in the same area on Thursday.

8.   In Italy, a navy ship loaded with trucks and buses to transport refugees fleeing from Kosovo was preparing to sail Monday for Albania.

9.   Soybeans also retreated on rumors several ships loaded with Brazilian soybeans and products were destined for the United States, which could relieve any tightness that may occur.

10.   The French navy also is sending a ship loaded with construction materials, trucks and equipment to help reopen communication lines.