India officials want to force toxic ship SS Oceanic to return to U.S.

(BHAVNAGAR, India) — The notorious ship SS Oceanic, formerly the SS Independence, was spotted in a shipbreaking area of India last week, the news Web site DNA India reported. Authorities in Gujarat state insist that the allegedly toxic vessel be forced to return to the United States. It contains tons of PCBs and asbestos.
 
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By Professional Mariner Staff