29MAR2019 - NEWS - Australian authorities detains a Liberian registered bulk carrier Anna Elisabeth over MLC breaches

Australian authorities have recently detained the Liberian-registered bulk carrier Anna Elisabeth has been detained after its crew complained of insufficient food, bullying, and denial of shore leave. The ITF said it received the complaints on Monday, March 25, as the German-owned ship was berthed at the Port Kembla Coal Terminal. Inspectors were also surprised to see that the company had a new crew category of “Deck Rider” on their crew list, which the ITF said immediately red-flagged the qualifications of all of the crew. Due to the findings, Summers requested that Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) inspect the vessel, citing shore leave, lack of provisions, bullying and concern about minimum safe manning and crew qualifications.

Published by Editor - www.Livebunkers.com at 29-Mar-2019 06:30:34 [UTC] , contact editor at editor@livebunkers.com