Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit August 23, 1979, 79-1586 (United States v. John P. Laborde)

PER CURIAM:

A fire occurred in the engine room of the M/V NORTH TIDE. In the course of an

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investigation of this occurrence pursuant to 46 U.S.C.A. § 239,

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the Coast Guard became aware that the NORTH TIDE was not inspected and certified. The Coast Guard then broadened its investigation to cover possible violations of 46 U.S.C.A.