The result of a trial to establish whether a ship used to export livestock from the UK can operate out of Dover is "inconclusive".

BBC: Dover trial of animal export ship MV Joline inconclusive

While no physical injuries have been reported, if a passenger contracted a significant disease, such as hepatitis, from unsanitary conditions on the ship, maritime trial attorney John H. (Jack) Hickey believes physical injury could be argued.

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Francesco Schettino has been under investigation for manslaughter and abandoning ship, but prosecutors now recommend he should stand trial, together with four other crew members and a shore-based manager.

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