The three accused—two crew members and a Transport and Harbours Department employee—remained in custody after the matter was adjourned to September 7, by which time prosecutors are expected to provide the defence with full disclosure of the evidence they intend to rely upon at trial.

Speaking on behalf of a defence team comprising more than 15 attorneys-at-law, Attorney-at-Law Eden Corbin said the prosecution had complied with the court’s earlier direction by providing part of its case file.

“As requested on the last occasion, we received partial disclosure today, containing certain statements and evidence that the police intend to rely upon to support these charges,” Corbin told reporters outside the courthouse.