AquaBlue, Manuel DaSilva on Trial. Is There A Connection with Vinking/Port Harmon?
by Captain Chuck Foster on 07/02/13
Given Monday was a Canadian holiday, I was pleasantly surprised to received case-related phone calls and expressed interest in this matter from two Canadian journalists, both from the Alberta area. Interestingly, both are covering the criminal trial of a former AquaBlue company officer which is scheduled to begin on July 9th.
Speaking of Aqua Blue, the Mayor of Smiths Falls called last evening and we talked at length about the adverse affect the "AquaBlue" fiasco had on the people of his community. He asked me to send him the discussed case-documents after which we'd talk again to see how he might be able to assist with this case. I told him one thing he can do -- which is what I tell everyone who expresses an interest to help -- and that's "talk to people about this case; forward the email to friends and business associates, and get back to me with whatever information or documentation that they believe may be helpful.
Today it's anticipated conversations with Canadian Coast Guard staff, Canada's Port Authority Headquarters staff, the Minister of Transport, and the Premiers representing Alberta and Newfoundland.
Also have a growing backlog of emails to answer which I plan to work on later this afternoon.
Wednesday I meet with one of the producers to prepare for my first "Court of Public Opinion" appearance.
Thursday's July 4th and foreseeably a "paperwork catch up day."
Friday I'm expecting to speak by phone with investigators involved with the criminal trial of Manuel DaSilva, The other call I'm expecting is from Canada Securities Commission as it seems there are similarities in terms of people and businesses (from Florida and Berlin) purportedly involved, plus investor solicitation methods, representations and claims made pertaining AquaBlue that are or were also involved in the acquisition and operation of Vinking Marine Enterprises and Port Harmon Authority.
