NATION IN BRIEF : HAWAII : Skipper Suspended in Navy Inquiry

The commander of a Navy ship has been relieved of his duties while an investigation is conducted into allegations of fraternization and sexual harassment aboard the ship, the Navy said. The action against Lt. Cmdr. D. J. Oswald of the Pearl Harbor-based salvage and rescue ship Safeguard was taken after female crew members complained to an equal opportunity official. One other officer and an enlisted crew member also have been relieved of their duties. The Navy did not provide specifics of the alleged misconduct, other than to say it occurred in the last couple of months while the ship was at sea.