1.   Many fishing vessels take catches well in excess of the TAC, and simply dump overboard the surplus dead fish.

2.   Not since World War II has there been a greater armada of vessels taking to the seas.

3.   A military vessel also took part in the search.

4.   After it failed another inspection last Saturday in Detroit, the CDC recommended that the vessel not take on passengers or sail until the deficiencies were corrected.

5.   An Australian naval vessel had taken emergency drinking water to Palma.

6.   Both vessels were taking part in naval exercises in the Barents Sea when the Kursk sank.

7.   Deputy Premier Walter Veltroni, who also is culture minister, told Parliament Friday navy vessels would soon take part in exploring the waters around Italy.

8.   It said navy destroyers, coast guard and civilian vessels were taking part in a rescue effort, aided by an all-weather helicopter.

9.   It said navy destroyers, coast guard and civilian vessels were taking part in a rescue effort, aided by a special search-and-rescue helicopter.

10.   Officials found the vessel was taking on water and escorted it to western Aguadilla, where customs agents later discovered the weapons.