The Thames Shipyard and Repair Co. of New London, along with other defendants, have agreed to pay a substantial penalty and perform environmental protection projects to resolve environmental law violations, according to Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.
The shipyard and related companies have agreed to a settlement worth $747,011. Of that, $178,700 will be paid directly to the state and the remaining $568,311 will be in the form of Supplemental Environmental Projects to improve the shipyard property and the vital surrounding environment.
“This complex case has a simple significant message: environmental compliance matters,” Blumenthal said. “One of our state’s preeminent shipbuilders – sited on a treasured state waterway – has rightfully agreed to far reaching protective measures to prevent future harm, as well as a penalty.”
